Salary : $40,820.00 - $57,152.00 Annually

Location : Ennis

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2023 - 00042

Department: Water

Opening Date: 10/18/2024

Brief Description

Under general supervision of the Water Plant Superintendent, perform a variety of skilled work involved in the Operation of as well as maintenance and repair of specialized water and/or water plant equipment, apparatus, and fixtures including pumps, engine motors, and valves.
Essential Functions

• Inspects and monitors SCADA systems, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters, and gauges to determine status of various functions of the plant.
• Removes solids from treatment units and cleans/backwashes filters as needed.
• Collects samples required for laboratory analysis; and conducts water analysis test to ensure and maintain water quality.
• Maintains the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment, pumps, hoses, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control, and record-keeping procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lubricates and changes oil in electrical motors, water pumps, gear boxes , and drive units ; performs periodic routine maintenance on plant equipment.
• Handles various chemicals necessary for water treatment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes necessary repairs on mechanical equipment and related components.
• Performs equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance duties.
• Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Surface Water Production as well as Water distribution operation, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, water-related electricity, and the operational principles of pumps and motors.
• Proper methods and techniques used in operating, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water systems equipment.
• Basic mechanics and understanding of basic mathematical formulas.
• Equipment, methods, and techniques appropriate to department assignment
• Operating water systems and laboratory equipment in a safe and capable manner.
• Operating and working around machinery, heavy equipment, chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining of water/water systems equipment.
• Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
• Work effectively independently and as a member of a crew.

Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required

Bachelor's Degree preferred and five (5) years of supervisory experience in water/water utility systems.; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment:

• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class D within six (6) months.
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class S.W.C within two (2) years.
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class S.W.B within five (5) years.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.