Water Treatment Plant Operator Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Ennis, TX

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  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Ennis, TX

Job Description

Job Title

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Location

Ennis

Salary

$43,295.00 - $51,461.00 Annually

Job Type

Full-Time

Brief Description

Under general supervision of the Water Treatment 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

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, and any experience in water or water utility systems preferred.

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.
Benefits

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. City of Ennis Benefits

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours

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