Water Operator A, B or C

Starting Salary Ranges:

Operator A

$61,970.00 - $73,765.00/Annual

$29.79 - $35.46/Hourly

Operator B

$56,209.00 - $66,907.00/Annual

$27.02 - $32.16/Hourly

Operator C

$48,555.00 - $57,797.00/Annual

$23.34 - $27.78/Hourly

Under the supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, operate and maintain the municipal water treatment plant performing a variety of tasks necessary for distribution of an adequate supply of safe, treated water for the general public, business, and industry.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

* Monitor operations and processes to ensure that local, state, and federal regulations are met, and water quality is maintained.

* Perform various chemical and biological testing and analysis as required by multiple agencies and prepare and maintain accurate logs and records related to quality and quantity.

* Prepare and maintain accurate records related to quality and quantity as required by the TCEQ.

* Perform a variety of duties in recording and monitoring supply, storage; aware at all times of needs and demands on the system.

* Perform preventative maintenance and repair procedures.

* Understand and follow proper safety and operating procedures.

* Respond to customer complaints and retain detailed records of each account.

* Use acquired knowledge and experience to help develop less experienced operators.

* Record and monitor water supply and storage and be aware at all times of needs and demands on the system

* Identify, diagnose and correct normal problems relating to the treatment processes including making chemical dosage, raw flow, and pump changes.

* Assist in performing treatment plant and pump station maintenance or repairs as needed.

* Understand and conform to the policies and directives as established by the Director, City Manager, and City Council.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge and experience related to the operations of a surface water treatment plant including correct chemical dosages and proper analytical testing procedures.

* Understanding of chemical and biological process as related to water treatment.

* Knowledge of storing, handling, pumping, and containing hazardous chemicals used in the water treatment process and the safety equipment and procedures specific to each substance.

* Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for the proper reporting, operation, and maintenance of a surface water treatment plant and distribution system.

* Strong math, logic, and reasoning skills.

* Familiar with SCADA system operations.

* Able to read and effectively communicate with employees regarding directions and assignments.

* Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Suite products.

* Maintain accurate and comprehensive records that document the status and performance of the treatment plant and distribution system.

* Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical apparatus and process instrumentation.

* Identify and diagnose treatment process problems and alert appropriate officials of items that are considered major problems affecting water supply and public safety.

* Capable of staying calm and using sound judgement in stressful conditions, including maintaining or restoring quality and quantity of service environmental or hazardous conditions.

OPERATOR A OR B - REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Operator A-Class "A" Water Operator's License issued by the State of Texas.

* Operator B-Class "B" Surface Water Treatment Operator's License issued by the State of Texas.

* Five years of operating experience within a surface water treatment plant.

* Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform tasks and ensure public safety through safe drinking water and adequate supply.

OPERATOR C - REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

* Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Suite products.

* Strong math, logic, and reasoning skills.

* Ability to read and effectively communicate with all employees regarding directives and assignments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

* High School diploma or equivalent, and is proficient in math.

* C Operator - Class "C" Surface Water Treatment Operator's License issued by the State of Texas.

* Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform tasks and ensure public safety through safe drinking water and adequate supply.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical activity of this position

* Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

* Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

* Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

* Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

* Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

* Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

* Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

* Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

* Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

* Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

* Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

* Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

* Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

* Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

* Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

* Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

* Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

* Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The physical requirements of this position

* Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

* The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

* The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.

* The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

* The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

* The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

* The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

* The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

* The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

* The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.