Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Bastrop, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202-35-08-05Department: Water & WastewaterOpening Date: 10/31/2024If you are interested in starting your career or taking the next step with the work skills you have already acquired, come join us! The City of Bastrop Water and Wastewater Team is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Water and Wastewater Plant Operator. Under general supervision of the Water and Wastewater Chief Plant Operator, the Plant Operator performs and assists with tasks relating to the City's wastewater collections and treatment as well as the water wells, water treatment and storage system. Employees in this classhold certifications in water and wastewater treatment operations and are responsible for monitoring and performing facility operations activities with considerable independence. Work is subject to review during and upon completion. Performs recording and reporting of information compiled by the SCADA computer system. Calibrates, trouble shoots, and repairs electronic controls as needed. Incumbent is responsible for testing water samples to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the provision of clean and safe drinking water for the City. Position functions in a lead capacity as directed. Provides support to other operations personnel as well as related departmental efforts in collection, distribution, and treatment of water and wastewater. Functions on call for response to emergencies and rotates weekend shifts as a relief operator. Performs related work as directed. SalaryStarting salary for the Water and Wastewater Plant Operator is commensurate based on certification and experience as follows:
- Plant Operator D $21.13 - $25.12
- Plant Operator C $23.28 - $27.68
- Plant Operator B $25.66 - $30.50
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collects daily samples and performs routine laboratory tests for the purpose of analyzing content in terms of dissolved oxygen, pH levels, chlorine residuals, flows, temperature, rain fall, turbidity, and fluoride.
- Monitors, adjusts, and records data from gauges, meters, control panel and equipment to ensure proper chemical treatment, pressures, tank levels and flow rates of the water system.
- Operates and maintains chlorine analyzers and various chemical feeding systems, i.e., chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphates.
- Replaces chlorine cylinders, HF acid, and polyphosphates, and regulates flow rates.
- Operates and maintains various water wells, pumps, and motors.
- Maintains and monitors storage tanks and pressure reducing valves.
- Enters all shift data into the computer system and/or on data sheets.
- Inspects, cleans, and monitors the functioning of mechanical equipment.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on process equipment.
- Maintains primary responsibility for the prevention of contamination and pollution of the City's public water system.
- Collects and processes periodic effluent samples and samples from a variety of plant processes for consultant laboratory analysis.
- Collects required samples for analysis in terms of bio-toxicity, sludge, and other chemical profiles of effluent.
- Controls and monitors plant processes as directed, to include aeration, chlorination, dechlorination, and sludge management.
- Cleans, maintains, calibrates, and/or operates various treatment plant systems and components, i.e., drying beds, plant instruments, chart recorders, blowers, motors, pumps, piping, valves.
- Documents daily facility/plant activities, and may transfer data to the department computer system, as directed.
- Assists in review and maintenance of records for regulatory reporting.
- Provides guidance, support, and assistance to treatment operations personnel in proper methods, techniques and procedures as per established regulatory practices.
- Functions on call for response to emergencies and rotates week end shifts as a relief operator.
Marginal Functions:
- Operates equipment and performs relief duties at the City's water treatment and distribution facilities as needed.
- Provides support/assistance in repair of water leaks, installation of water services, and related distribution projects.
- Provides support/assistance in repair of wastewater lines and manholes, installation of wastewater services, and related collection system projects.
- Installs water and sewer lines, taps, and meters as directed.
- Performs various wastewater tasks as needed, i.e., cleaning blockages, repairing leaks, checking lift stations, sample testing.
- Performs routine facility/plant maintenance duties.
- Provides general administrative support as directed.
- Performs related work as directed.
Essential Requirements:
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
- Must be able to work on call for response to emergencies as required.
- Must be able to work rotating weekend shifts as a relief operator as required.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings or during emergency situations as required.
- Must be computer literate.
- This role will be exposed to extreme caustic substances, noise, physical hazards, vibrations and respiratory hazards.
Education, Training, Licenses/Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the field that provides water plant operations experience, and working knowledge of production, treatment, and distribution functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the field to include proficiency in operation and control of aeration treatment methods and groundwater treatment/production; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Water Operator Class D certification or must be able to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
- Wastewater Treatment Operator Class D certification or must obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
- Valid Texas driver license with an acceptable driving record to maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of groundwater system treatment methods and procedures, and safety characteristics of chemicals used in the treatment process.
- Thorough knowledge of plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with water treatment operations.
- Considerable knowledge of all facets of groundwater production, treatment, storage, and distribution operations.
- Considerable knowledge of records maintenance principles and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of facility equipment maintenance requirements.
- Working knowledge of distribution and collection principles of water and wastewater systems.
- Working knowledge of water and sewer line plumbing principles and construction techniques.
- Skill in the operation of treatment plant equipment, i.e., injectors, pumps, measuring devices, valves, lab equipment.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulatory practices, and to ensure compliance in such.
- Ability to gather and maintain complete and accurate records.
- Ability to identify operational deficiencies and perform maintenance and repair on a variety of mechanical equipment and electronic devices, i.e., pumps, motors, valves, meters, gauges.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate decimals and percentages; utilize algebraic and geometric principles.
- Thorough knowledge of safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with wastewater treatment facility operations.
- Considerable knowledge of operation and control of aeration treatment methods.
- Considerable knowledge of calibration and maintenance needs required to effectively support moderately sized wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
- Working knowledge of record and report maintenance principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems construction and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of water and sewer line plumbing principles and construction techniques.
- Ability to identify operational deficiencies and perform maintenance, repair, and calibration on plant instrumentation and related components and systems.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment necessary to run water wells, treatment and storage system and wastewater treatment and collections plant.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with supervisor, fellow personnel, other departments with whom position interacts, and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
- Some tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
- Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
- Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
- Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
Environmental Requirements:
- Some tasks may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
- Some tasks may require exposure to extreme heat/cold or other extreme weather conditions (e.g. humidity).
- Some tasks may require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals.
- Some tasks may risk exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, parasites).
Sensory Requirements:
- Some tasks may require color perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks may require sound perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks may require odor perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks may require depth perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks may require visual perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks may require oral communications.
Position will remain open until filled. If you would like a complete job description, please contact the City of Bastrop Human Resources Department at 512-###-####.Applicants selected as finalist for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, physical and drug screening. The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The City of Bastrop provides a generous benefits package that includes a mandatory retirement plan through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), a voluntary 457 plan, as well as comprehensive medical coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. The City pays 100% of employee medical and dental coverage and contributes 50% to dependent coverage.01 Do you have a certification in water treatment?
02 Do you have a wastewater treatment certification?
03 Do you have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License?
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