Water/Wastewater Operator

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Join our dynamic team as a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the water treatment facilities. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you'll perform essential technical and mechanical tasks to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of treatment and conveyance facilities. Your responsibilities will extend to daily operations, training initiatives, and maintaining a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Embark on a fulfilling career with us, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of our water resource recovery operations by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting, and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities. Salary will depend on experience and licensing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor and maintain wastewater treatment plant to ensure proper treatment of effluent waters
• Monitor plant processes through laboratory testing to ensure proper treatment.
• Monitor effluent through laboratory testing to ensure effluent meets minimum quality standards required by the plant permit
• Maintain cleanliness of wastewater treatment area and conduct routine maintenance and inspection of waste storage areas
• Report any safety, environmental, or quality concerns and take necessary actions.
• Operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering open communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to industry safety standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Execute routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions, prioritizing tasks in the field
• Conduct daily inspections of wastewater treatment facilities, and related equipment
• Respond to operational emergencies as required, potentially involving on-call and shift work
• Assist customers with water-related concerns, ensuring quality, delivery, and addressing odors and vector control
• Coordinate all work efforts within the framework of company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports and other forms
• Performs ground and building maintenance
• Operate and maintain motor vehicle and lawn maintenance equipment
• Offer guidance to peers and subordinates in routine day-to-day work activities
• Performs other similar duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid TCEQ Class “D” water or wastewater license. Candidates with out‑of‑state licenses must obtain the required Texas license within 90 days of hire. Applicants currently working toward certification will also be considered.
• High school education or GED as a minimum
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Texas
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a physical exam
• Resides within the area of employment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate various equipment
• Ability to make equipment repairs
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE for chemical protection
• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for maintenance and testing

WORK HOURS

The work schedule is five days per week, 8 hours per day, minimum. Work hours are subject to change depending on operational conditions and needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Facilities are located in the Kyle/Buda area, and the applicant may also occasionally be required to work at our Castroville facility. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may require confined space entry.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – No

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k), 401(k) 4% Matching

ABOUT US – BVRT is a holding company with assets in water-related infrastructure utilities and operations headquartered in San Antonio, TX. We are dedicated to working with regional and local water authorities, communities, developers, and landowners to provide water and water resources recovery services within Central Texas. BVRT captures, reclaims, transports, stores, treats, and delivers water for the Central Texas region. BVRT provides support to deliver infrastructure for entities endeavoring to plan, design, capitalize, and build new communities and expand existing ones. 

The Company was founded to perform any or all the following services: development, finance, acquisition, construction, ownership, and operations of water-related assets and infrastructure, specifically involving private/public partnerships or private development opportunities. Together, the team collectively has 200 hundred plus years of experience in the water services market and decades of experience working together. 

BVRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which BVRT is firmly bound. BVRT will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with BVRT on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

*This posting is part of our ongoing effort to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we review applications regularly and may keep your information on file for future opportunities in accordance with Texas and federal employment laws. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a current vacancy or an offer of employment. All employment with our organization is at‑will, and nothing in this posting should be interpreted as creating a contract or promise of employment.