Wastewater Plant Operations (Trainee, Technician, or Senior)

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential 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.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Trainee

Operations & Maintenance:

• Performs with “D” treatment license operations of the wastewater and irrigation system by starting and stopping system pumps, opening/closing valves, adjusting system operating parameters and performing data collection on plant rounds.

• Performs with “D” treatment license maintenance and repairs the wastewater treatment and irrigation system by performing preventive or corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, blowers, cranes, piping, valves, and other components.

• Operates, repairs, and maintains hand tools, power tools, and power equipment.

• Ensures that all safety requirements are followed.

• Performs with “D” treatment license routine rounds of the treatment facility to monitor the treatment process, identify the process anomalies or mechanical problems with the equipment

• Monitor data from SCADA system and computerized control systems, instrument panels and gauges in order to make and basic process changes as directed.

• Maintain plant operations and maintenance records using log books, database and spreadsheets.

• Ensures plant processes are always operating within regulated parameters as mandated by state, federal and COG requirements; report out-of-compliance occurrences to Supervisor and or Superintendent.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technician

• Operates the wastewater and irrigation system by starting and stopping system pumps, opening/closing valves adjusting system operating parameters and performing data collection on plant rounds.

• Maintains and repairs the wastewater and irrigation system by performing preventive or corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, blowers, cranes, piping, valves, and other components. Some tasks include; lubrication, changing equipment oil/fluids, installing packing, bearings and seals.

• Operates, repairs, and maintains hand tools, power tools, power equipment, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery to maintain and repair the wastewater and irrigation systems.

• Operates complex and sensitive test equipment to troubleshoot and test the wastewater and irrigation system. Maintain treatment facility log books, databases and spread sheets; generates and analyzes trends and reports from historical data.

• Ensures that all safety requirements are followed.

• Conducts routine rounds of the treatment facility to monitor treatment process, identify and troubleshoot process, coordinate and resolve anomalies or mechanical problems with equipment

• Monitor and interpret data from SCADA system and computerized control systems, instrument panels and gauges in order to make and coordinate basic advance process changes under normal and temporary operational conditions.

• Maintain balance and consistent operation of the plant equipment based on established process control techniques to ensure maximum efficiency of the plant process to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Make process control decisions under normal operating conditions; conducts tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calibrate field instruments and make chemical pump rate changes as required.

• Ensures plant processes are always operating within regulated parameters as mandated by state, federal and City requirements; report out-of-compliance occurrences to the Supervisor and or Superintendent.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Trainee, Technician, or Senior

Employee Development:

• Participates in the department qualification and training plan.

• Progress through classroom and on-the-job training required to qualify for appropriate TCEQ wastewater licensure.

Asset Management:

• Utilize work management system to conduct work activities.

Tools, Equipment and Supplies:

• Assist the department Supervisor in evaluating material needs and recommend materials, stock levels

• Ensures department tools and test equipment are properly maintained.

• Regularly calibrates applicable equipment, tools and test equipment.

General:

• Attends meetings with industry peers and regulatory agencies to stay on emerging trends and regulations.

• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public and all other contacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a similar work environment such as plant process, plant operations, construction or in the operation of maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.

Plant Operations Technician, Trainee

High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a similar work environment such as plant process, plant operations, construction or in the operation of maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.

Plant Operations Technician

High school diploma or equivalent. Plus three (3) years of full-time experience in the work environment such as process, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facility.

Plant Operations Technician, Senior

High school diploma or equivalent. Plus five (5) years of full-time experience in the work environment such as process control, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facility.  

Certifications and Licenses

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Plant Operations Technician, Trainee
Wastewater Treatment Operations and Maintenance:
Class "D" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12 months of hire.

Plant Operations Technician
Wastewater Treatment Operations and Maintenance: 
Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Plant Operations Technician, Senior
Wastewater Treatment Operations and Maintenance:
Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Hiring Range: $22.31- 37.47 hourly, depending on qualifications and licensure.

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