WW PLANT OPERATOR I

Taylor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Public Works is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I to operate and maintain the city’s wastewater treatment plant in a safe, efficient manner. This non-supervisory role requires on-call availability, weekend/holiday work, and ability to work outside standard hours.

The operator will perform daily lab tests, calibrate instruments, monitor gauges, and prepare routine reports. A high school diploma and a valid Texas license are required, with opportunities to obtain state certifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, or its equivalent.
• Some knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
• TCEQ D License in wastewater treatment, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily chemical and lab tests, records data at regular intervals.
• Calibrates lab equipment daily.
• Monitors equipment and records readings; performs adjustments.
• Cleans and maintains plant equipment and facilities.
• Collects samples for analysis.

Skills

Lab testing & calibration

Safety procedures

Report writing

Math calculations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

WW PLANT OPERATOR I# WW PLANT OPERATOR IPublic Works - Taylor, TX 76574## OverviewSalary Range$24.13 - $30.16 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategorySkilled Labor - Trades## Description**BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:**Maintains and operates the City's wastewater treatment plant system in a safe, effective and efficient manner; requires technical expertise. Must be able to be able to fill on-call assignments.**ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:*** Reports to Wastewater Plant Supervisor.* This is a non-supervisory position.* Has daily contact with other department personnel, with contractors and occasional contact with general public.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** *This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.** Conducts daily chemical and lab tests, including determining chemical concentrations, taking flow and blower readings, and checking meters; records data at regular intervals.* Calibrates lab equipment daily.* Makes chemical dilutions.* Monitors all equipment, gauges, meters at regular intervals, makes adjustments and records data.* Cleans and maintains plant equipment including filters, blowers, contact chambers, wet wells, clarifiers, and pump rooms.* Cleans, repairs and maintains facilities and grounds.* Collects samples for analysis.* Performs such other duties as may be assigned.## Qualifications**KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:**Knowledge of:* Chemicals and technical equipment;* First aid and CPR procedures;* Texas Water Commission and EPA guidelines and regulations.Ability to:* Follow detailed verbal and written instruction;* Attend and understand technical courses;* Establish and maintain effective working relationships;* Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications;* Communicate effectively with other employees and general public.* Read and comprehend operation and training manuals, safety data sheets, blueprints, labels, test instruction and result reporting sheets, memos, policies and procedures.* Write daily, weekly and monthly reports including words, numbers and abbreviations, takes notes.* Perform mathematical calculations for volume capacity, density mass, distance, rates of flow, slope and dilution; uses and manipulates formulas, mathematical word problems, percentages and metric conversions.* Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective reasonable courses of action.**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:*** High school graduate, or its equivalent,* Some knowledge of water and wastewater operations.**CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED:*** TCEQ D License in wastewater treatment* TCEQC license in water distribution or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.* Valid Class C Texas driver's license.**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:*** Required to work weekends and holidays.* Required to be on call for after hour emergencies.* Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00.* Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.* Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.* Regular and timely attendance is required