Job Title
Wastewater Treatment Operator
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Requisition ID
req904

Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time Employee
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Job Openings
1

Compensation Range
0.00 - 0.00
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Compensation Type
Annual Salary

The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wastewater Treatment PlantOperator Technician position is part of the wastewater operations team. The Operatorwill work under close supervision and be provided with the mentoring needed toattain the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary for job performance andadvancement. The Wastewater Operatorposition is responsible for ensuring the plant operates consistent with TCEQpermit requirements. The Operator isnormally supervised when performing day to day plant operations and maintenanceduties.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitor, and maintain machinery, pumps, motors,vehicles, chemical feed equipment, settling and/or separating equipment,aeration devices, filter and filter backwash equipment, plantbuildings/structures, etc.
2. Shall performall assigned duties in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
3. Perform tasks that require physical exertion,including lifting of object(s) in excess of 40 lbs.
4. Demonstrate andperform under general supervision routine tests involving effluent waterquality which include but are not limited to the following: chlorine residuals,pH, and settable solids.
5. Collect permitted samples.
6. Monitorequipment such as flow meters, time clocks, pump run times, etc.
7. Maintain proper standards of housekeeping.
8. Work conditions are primarily outdoors with frequentexposure to inclement weather.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationshipsand public relations.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisorypersonnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
3. Must maintain a good driving record and abide by alltraffic laws, rules, and regulations when operating a company vehicle orequipment.
4. Work an 8 day which at times includesweekends/holidays. Hours may be extended.
5. Work involves walking, standing and driving.
6. Must maintain a Class "D" Wastewater OperatorCertification and achieve a class "C" Wastewater Operator Certification within2 years of receipt of the class "D" certification.
7. Work overtime when necessary, with the possibility ofemergency response.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Communication skills, both written and oral
2. Read and log both analog and digital information.
3. Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
4. Perform math skills and use a calculator.
5. Properly utilize personal protection equipment asrequired by appropriate safety protocols.
6. Climb up and down vertical ladders or staircases up to40 feet.
7. Work in confined spaces.
8. Operate motorized equipment such as mowers, ridingmowers, tractors and vehicles.
9. Operate powered hand tools.
10. Operate both small and large valves.

EEO StatementOur company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.