Water Plant Operator

Robinsontexas; Robinson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Plant Operator to join their team in maintaining and operating vital water treatment systems. This full-time role involves ensuring the safety and efficiency of water services, performing routine maintenance, and conducting chemical tests to uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of water treatment processes and safety regulations, along with the ability to analyze data and generate reports. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Your contributions will play a crucial role in providing clean water to the community.

Benefits

Paid Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Long Term Care Insurance

Paid Holidays

Incentive Pay for Certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year experience in water system operations.
• Knowledge of water treatment methods and safety procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and chemical analysis on water samples.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Chemical Handling

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Specialized Tools

Computer Software

Job description

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The City of Robinson is seeking a full-time Water Plant Operator to maintain and operate the system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner; requires technical expertise; operating surface water treatment systems which requires making process control changes as necessary and corrective maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for inclement weather and take necessary precautions.
• Perform routine cleanup of all work areas.
• Maintain all areas of the system in a clean and neat manner.
• Accurately log & record data in computer or manually.
• Perform grounds maintenance including but not limited to mowing, edging, application of pesticides and herbicides, and landscaping.
• Prepare necessary reports as applicable to work performed.
• Relieve other employees as required.
• Answer phone and take messages as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safe work practices and rules.
• Operate vehicles and light equipment.
• Assist in the design, planning, and/or construction of facilities and equipment.
• Assess emergency situations and notify appropriate personnel.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Duties for Maintenance Discipline

• Perform preventative, corrective, predictive maintenance; repair of stationary and movable equipment and machinery including compressors, pumps, motors, drives, vehicles, trucks, cars, tractors, mowers, etc.
• Perform general preparation and painting of system facilities.
• Read, understand, and complete general work orders with supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and structures.
• Use specialized tools and equipment.
• Assist in the excavation and repair of small chemical feed lines.

Required Duties for Laboratory Discipline

• Perform routine chemical and physical tests on samples collected including, but not limited to, chlorine, sulfate, pH, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, chlorine, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, turbidity, and other tests as needed in accordance with required analysis methods.
• Maintain accurate log of data and prepares reports as required.
• Assist in the preparation of required periodic and special reports and annual budget.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of chemicals, glassware, and other supplies and notify supervisor to reorder.
• Collect water samples from different sites at scheduled intervals at various stages of the collection and treatment process, including but not limited to, bacteriological, chlorite/chlorate and trihalomethanes (TTHM’s).
• Monitor, adjust, and document lab equipment condition, sample preservation, analysis procedures and methods and calibrates equipment as necessary in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Perform all required analysis in the absence of chemist.

Required Duties for Operator Discipline

• Assist in monitoring all plant equipment and meters at regular intervals, making adjustments as needed for proper operation and recording data.
• Visually inspect plant facility, equipment, and instruments.
• Adjust valves and pumps as necessary to maintain proper levels of chemical dosage for coagulants, coagulant aids, chlorine, ammonia, caustic, antiscalants, and Hydrochloric acid.
• Assist in conducting control and routine tests, including taking water samples on site and at other locations, and recording data, including pH levels, temperature, turbidity, chloride, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and flow, at regular intervals.
• Clean and maintain facilities and grounds, including mowing the grass, cleaning the plant and lab, and painting.
• Ensure that chlorine tanks are delivered and properly hooked up and that empty tanks are returned to distributor.
• Maintain inventory and log on all chemicals used in the water treatment and notify supervisor to reorder as needed.
• Prepare daily logs of plant operation and control.
• Relieve other plant personnel as required.
• Operate R.O. system which includes, but not limited to, operation, collecting information for data sheets, and probing.
• Make decisions as needed to prevent potential process upset or permit violation.
• Review and interpret reports, lab analysis, and other data to make adjustments to processes as indicated by data.
• Secure water and other related samples for testing or analysis.

Qualifications

Acceptable experience and training:

1. Minimum of High school graduate, possession of GED or equivalent required.
2. One year progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of surface water systems is required.

Certificates and licenses required:

1. Appropriate Texas driver’s license or available alternate means of transportation is required.
2. Grade D surface water license, or the ability to obtain Class D license after required courses are completed.
3. A water laboratory course is required for technicians performing the chlorine dioxide tests for the CT calculations.

Special Requirements

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Knowledge of methods, practices and equipment used in all sections of surface water treatment systems; solids treatment and energy recovery; materials, methods, and techniques used in construction, maintenance, and vehicle maintenance and repair; welding and pipe fitting; methods, practices, and equipment used in a surface water laboratory; state and federal regulations regarding water treatment; basic knowledge of chemistry; and, safety procedures and first aid training.
2. Skill / Ability to analyze and interpret data; prepare concise and accurate reports; understand and follow detailed oral or written instructions; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; work without direct supervision; attend and understand technical courses; operate or learn to operate a computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software; perform basic mathematical calculations; assume responsibility for complete operation of treatment system; operate specialized equipment; perform precise work requiring exact measurements, placement, removal, and/or correction; operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment; detect and repair problems in equipment operations; handle dangerous chemicals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; and tolerate outside conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.

Physical and environmental conditions:

1. Climbing: Ability to climb into and out of areas.
2. Cleaning: Ability to clean parts and machinery, clean buildings, lab and work areas.
3. Crawling: Ability to crawl under vehicles and equipment.
4. Driving: Ability to drive cars/trucks to locate to other buildings.
5. Holding: Holding tools with both hands and all fingers.
6. Kneeling: Ability to kneel in one place for long periods of time.
7. Pulling/Pushing: Using both hands to operate large hand tools and/or pull such things as hoses or equipment.
8. Hearing: Must be able to hear radio transmissions.
9. Sight: Must be capable of seeing equipment and gauges.
10. Standing: Must be capable of standing for long periods of time.
11. Stooping: Must be able to stoop over for long periods of time.
12. Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds such as pumps.

Employee must be able to work in seasonal weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat. Employee also must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions day or night. Employee may be exposed to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust chemical, and toxic waste hazards, using proper safety precautions. Employee may work in confined spaces.

Category

Public Works

Status

Open

Salary

Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications; excellent benefits include paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; TMRS retirement plan with 2 to 1 employer match; long term care insurance, 13 paid holidays, Nationwide 457b deferred compensation plan, incentive pay for certain work-related certifications.

Posted February 14, 2025 10:00 AM

Closing Open Until Filled