Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III (Water)

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Water Utility Supervisor, the Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant, to ensure quality control in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulatory, policies and standards. This position involves other members of the treatment performing required daily tasks and interfaces with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments, and the public. Compensation Salary is depending on qualifications and whether being hired as a Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III. Treatment Plant Operator I - $44,935-$56,170 Treatment Plant Operator II - $47,185-$58,980 Treatment Plant Operator III - $54,620-$68,275

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Perform the required operational laboratory tests.
• Advises the Water Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plant.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Perform daily checks of the Water Treatment Plant.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Water Treatment Supervisor.
• Remain accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.

Additional functions for Treatment Plant Operator III

• Directly supervises the water treatment team in the required operational and maintenance duties of the water treatment plants.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests.
• Advises the Water Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plants.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment team.
• Remain accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Water Treatment Supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Relatable Work Experience:

• Treatment Plant Operator I - none required.
• Treatment Plant Operator II - One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.
• Treatment Plant Operator III Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Treatment Plant Operator I TCEQ Class D Water License or the ability to attain a D Water License within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Treatment Plant Operator II TCEQ Class C Surface Water License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Treatment Plant Operator III TCEQ Class B Surface Water License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials. Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills. Ability to learn a basic knowledge of general laboratory equipment, metering pumps and instrumentation. Ability to learn a basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing the treatment of surface and ground water. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an outdoor environment and under extreme weather conditions Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds with assistance. Ability to safely operate machinery and vehicles. Ability to remove and repair mechanical components of the treatment plant. Ability to work on a fixed evening or night shift. Will work around hazardous chemicals; must possess knowledge of the various chemicals found in the treatment plant. Will work around loud machinery noise; must protect from hearing loss associated with this hazard.

City of Pflugerville, Texas