Water Plant Operator

Gfoat; River Oaks, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Texas is looking for a licensed Surface Water Plant Operator or trainee to join our water utility team. The role covers monitoring and recording water supply, performing laboratory tasks, maintaining valves and pumps, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

You will work 4-10 hour days with rotating weekends, respond to customer concerns, and help prepare logs and reports while complying with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess a C Surface Water Treatment License or a D with ability to acquire C within 180 days.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to clear pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Suite products.
• Strong math, logic, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read and effectively communicate with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor water supply and storage, including manual tasks in laboratory chemical receiving, filter backwashing, valve and pipe maintenance/repair, general plant maintenance and grounds keeping.
• Monitor operations to ensure local, state, and federal regulations are met and water quality is maintained.
• Perform compliance testing and analysis in the distribution system and water plant as required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate logs, reports and records.
• Identify, diagnose and correct problems related to treatment processes including chemical dosage, raw flow, and pump changes.
• Respond to customer complaints.

Skills

Math

Logic

Communication

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Surface Water Treatment Operator (C) or D with plan to obtain C within 180 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accepting applications for a licensed Surface Water Plant Operator / trainee. Work schedule is 4-10hr days with rotating weekend days. Record and monitor water supply and storage including manual tasks in laboratory chemical receiving, filter backwashing, valve and pipe maintenance / repair, general plant maintenance and grounds keeping. Monitor operations and processes to ensure that local, state, and federal regulations are met, and water quality is maintained. Perform compliance testing and analysis in the Distribution system and Water Plant as required. Prepare and maintain accurate logs, reports and records. Understand and follow proper safety and operating procedures. Identify, diagnose and correct problems relating to the treatment processes including making chemical dosage, raw flow, and pump changes. Respond to customer complaints.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: “C” Surface Water Treatment License or “D” with the ability and experience to acquire a “C” Surface Water Treatment License within 180 days. Valid Texas drivers license The ability to clear pre-employment background and drug screenings. Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Suite products. Strong math, logic, and reasoning skills. Ability to read and effectively communicate with other employees.