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Apprentice Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
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City of Lubbock, TX
3 months ago
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Salary : $34,923.20 Annually

Location : 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: T694-6411

Department: Water Utilities and Public Works

Division: 6411 - Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date: 12/21/2024

Closing Date: 1/10/2025 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Inspects, operates, maintains, and calibrates equipment in a water or waste-water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Perform routine lab analysis and maintain on-going results of analysis and lab equipment calibration.
Essential Functions

  • Maintain proper treatment plant records, logs, and shift reports; complete the monthly treatment plant report; assist the shift leader in maintaining control room records and logs;
  • Maintain proper treatment process control by backwashing filters, flushing valves, adjusting and balancing plant flow, adjusting chemical dosages, and other required tasks; record readings from meters, gauges, and other
    measuring devices;
  • Monitor treatment plant equipment to determine operating condition, write work orders to correct equipment malfunctions and other maintenance needs;
  • Obtain plant samples; perform treatment process control analyses as scheduled and required; make standardized observations; report results;
  • Assist the shift leader with the S.C.A.D.A duties, radio dispatching and maintaining proper public relations;
  • Maintain appearance of plant buildings, equipment, and grounds; clean debris from basins, filters, pump buildings, pumps, and grounds; clean assigned plant areas and keep them orderly; paint equipment as necessary;
  • Provide input regarding operational improvements in the areas of safety, process efficiency, and public image;
  • Work on special projects as assigned by supervisory personnel;
  • Perform related job duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or GED certificate with an preferred two years of relevant experience; or any combination of relevant experience which provides the following:

Class "C" Water or Wastewater Certification within two years

Valid Current Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Applicants who possess a TCEQ license may be considered for an accelerated apprentice program. Applicants must submit proof of licensing at the time of application.

*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and methods of water or wastewater treatment;
  • Safe Drinking Water Act;
  • OSHA and in-house safety manual.
Ability to:
  • Monitor and control treatment plant equipment;
  • Prepare reports and interpret written instructions;
  • Work cooperatively with others;
  • Operate a computer keyboard;
  • Perform duties in noisy working conditions;
  • Use Self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
  • Requires a clean-shaven face. (Not required for wastewater)
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
  • Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds;
  • Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
  • Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
  • Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement;
  • Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height;
  • Frequently walk and stand during the shift.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a Valid Current Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

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JOB SUMMARY
Apprentice Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Lubbock, TX
Lubbock
3 months ago
N/A
Full-time