Water Production Operator

Gulfshoresal; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kerrville is seeking a Water Production Operator to oversee surface water, groundwater, and aquifer storage and recovery facilities. This role ensures safe, compliant operations and reliable water services for the community.

Responsibilities include operating treatment plants, monitoring processes, assisting maintenance, managing wells and disinfection, supporting distribution, and collecting data under the guidance of a TCEQ-licensed operator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Current TCEQ Class D Water Operator license or obtain within one year.
• Current TCEQ Class C Ground Water Operator license or obtain within two years.
• Current TCEQ Class C Surface Water Operator license or obtain within two years.
• One-year experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the treatment plant by processing, monitoring and controlling the treatment process; calibration of instrumentation, handling hazardous materials, keeping records and routine testing of water quality and chemical residuals.
• Perform routine maintenance by providing assistance to maintenance personnel on scheduled and emergency maintenance procedures. Maintain buildings and grounds.
• Operate production facilities by operating municipal water wells and disinfection equipment and flushing the well.
• Operate booster stations and storage locations by facilitating proper distribution, providing adequate storage of water and using the SCADA system to maintain water levels and pressures.
• Operate the aquifer storage and recovery system by maintaining control of the system, deciding rates of injection of stored water, analyzing stored water quality and gathering and recording data.
• Work under close direction of a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensed operator during training period; attend training sessions, and other duties directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Certification

Shift work

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

Texas Driver's License

TCEQ Class D Water Operator license or obtain within 1 year

TCEQ Class C Ground Water Operator license or obtain within 2 years

TCEQ Class C Surface Water Operator license or obtain within 2 years

1 year related experience preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power saw

Drills

Chainsaw

Ladder

Piping

Tractor

Paint brush

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the operations of the surface water, ground water, and aquifer storage and recovery facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate the treatment plant by processing, monitoring and controlling the treatment process; calibration of instrumentation, handling hazardous materials, keeping records and routine testing of water quality and chemical residuals.
2. Perform routine maintenance by providing assistance to maintenance personnel on scheduled and emergency maintenance procedures. Maintain buildings and grounds.
3. Operate production facilities by operating municipal water wells and disinfection equipment and flushing the well.
4. Operate booster stations and storage locations by facilitating proper distribution, providing adequate storage of water and using the SCADA system to maintain water levels and pressures.
5. Operate the aquifer storage and recovery system by maintaining control of the system, deciding rates of injection of stored water, analyzing stored water quality and gathering and recording data.
6. Work under close direction of a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensed operator during training period; attend training sessions, and other duties directed by the supervisor.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to seek and acquire certification, training or license as required by federal or state laws or as required by the division to perform and maintain functions and duties of the Water Production Division.
• Ability to work a designated non-rotating shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

• Hand tools, power saw, drills, chain saw, ladder, tractor, paint brush, piping.
• Ear protection, eye protection, gloves, respirator, safety vest, rubber boots.

Education and Certification and Experience Required:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Possession of a current TCEQ Class D Water Operator license or obtain within one year of employment.
• Possession of a current TCEQ Class C Ground Water Operator license or obtain within two years of employment.
• Possession of a current TCEQ Class C Surface Water Operator license or obtain within two years of employment.
• One-year experience in a related field is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings.This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects.Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Operations run 24 hours a day, and operators work 12-hour shifts. These are not rotating shifts. Some work during weekends, nights, holidays and emergencies will be required.Operators are subject to emergency call-outs.

The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.