Water Treatment Plant Operator (2 openings)

City of Ennis; Ennis (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Ennis is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to monitor and operate the water treatment facility in Ennis, TX. The role includes testing water quality, recording data, performing preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate logs.

You will work with pumps, chemical feeds, and laboratory equipment under regulatory guidelines. Training will be provided for required TCEQ licenses, and after-hours emergency calls may be required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• TCEQ licenses required within stated timeframes if assigned.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license required.
• Experience with water or water utility systems preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor plant operations and perform water quality tests.
• Record chemical and flow readings; maintain logs and reports.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to plant equipment.
• Operate SCADA systems and monitor pumps, chemical feeds and lab equipment.
• Calibrate test equipment and collect samples for analysis.
• Handle chemicals safely with proper PPE.
• Assist with mowing, groundskeeping and housekeeping around the facility.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

Conocimientos

Basic mechanics

Math formulas

Independent work

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

TCEQ Water Treatment Class D License (within 6 months)

TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class C License (within 2 years)

TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class B License (within 5 years)

Valid Texas Class C driver's license

Herramientas

SCADA systems

Maintenance tools

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

Under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, work involves monitoring the plant operations; performing water quality tests, performing needed preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to the water treatment plant related facilities and equipment. Also includes recording chemical and flow meter readings, maintaining/updating records and logs.

Operate the water treatment plant in accordance with regulations and guidelines outlined by state and federal agencies. Monitor water treatment plant SCADA systems, inspect the plant and equipment including pumps, chemical feeds, and laboratory equipment ensuring effective/efficient operations of various functions of the plant.

Monitor flow meters, gauges, records data, and maintains a variety of logs/records including production reports, operational logs, chemical checks, etc.

Collect water samples required for laboratory analysis; conducts water analysis tests and maintain records of findings and water characteristics. Calibrates test equipment.

Preform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose malfunctions and make necessary repairs on the water treatment plant equipment and related systems. Make minor electrical, and/or plumbing repairs as needed.

Lubricate and change oil in motors, pumps, gear boxes, and drive units; perform periodic routine maintenance on water treatment plant equipment.

Handle various chemicals necessary for water treatment in a safe manner using the proper PPE.

Perform mowing and grounds keeping around the water treatment plant facility, water towers, sample sites, etc.

Perform general housekeeping and cleaning of the facility to include sweeping, mopping, dusting and painting as needed.

Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.

Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, state, federal agencies, and other city departments.

Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic mechanics and understanding of basic mathematical formulas.
• Equipment, methods, and techniques appropriate to department assignment

• Operating and working around machinery, heavy equipment, chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
• Work effectively independently and as a member of a crew.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, and any experience in water or water utility systems preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment:

• TCEQ Water Treatment Class D License within six (6) months.
• TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class C License within two (2) years.
• TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class B License within five (5) years.