WW PLANT OPERATOR I

City of Taylor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Taylor is seeking a wastewater technician to operate and maintain the treatment plant, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant performance. The role includes daily lab tests, data recording, equipment calibration, and on-site maintenance, with on-call duties and weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Candidates must possess multiple licenses (TCEQ D, TCEQ C) or the ability to obtain them within 12 months, plus a Class C Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
• Must pass drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates wastewater treatment plant safely and efficiently.
• Conducts daily chemical and lab tests; records data and calibrates equipment.
• Monitors gauges/meters; performs adjustments and records results.
• Cleans and maintains plant equipment and grounds; collects samples for analysis.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies and on-call assignments as required.

Skills

Lab testing

Data recording

Mathematical calculations

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

TCEQ D License (wastewater)

TCEQ C License (water distribution)

Class C Texas driver's license

Tools

Lab instruments

Calibration equipment

Job 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.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 treatmentTCEQC 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 requiredInnovationCustomer FocusIntegrityExcellenceRespect