Water Treatment - Water Operator II

Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Continues to develop the knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Uses Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA) to operate/ monitor treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Meets daily with supervisor and reports performance of the entire system
• Assists with training Water Operators I
• Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of experience of operating and maintaining a surface water treatment plant and distribution system (May be able to substitute one year of on-the-job training with 40 additional hours of training credit or 32 semester hours of college per TCEQ)
• Familiar with Microsoft office software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current class “C” Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ
• Valid driver’s license