Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Job at City of Tomball, Tomball, TX

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  • City of Tomball
  • Tomball, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This position will perform a variety of basic technical and manual duties in the maintenance and repair work of City Wastewater Treatment Plants and Lift Stations. This is an entry and first working level in the Wastewater Maintenance Technical worker series. Positions assigned to this class perform basic plant maintenance and facility maintenance work, while learning the more advanced plant operation assignments and skills.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Perform a variety of basic maintenance assignments at City wastewater treatment plant and Lift Stations.
  • Learn to operate automatic and manually controlled equipment, motors, and pumps used in wastewater treatment.
  • Learn to regulate and control the amount of chemicals used to maintain specified wastewater treatment requirements.
  • Learn to take samples at established times, perform standardized quality control tests, and adjust chemical feeders and other plant equipment according to results.
  • Learn to make meter and chart readings, interpreting information to determine the proper operation of treatment equipment and influent and effluent conditions.
  • Learn to make regular assessments of water flow, turbidity, pressure, chemical use, residuals, temperatures, and other pertinent data to maintain proper plant operating conditions.
  • Observe pumping equipment to identify possible problems and operating difficulties.
  • Change chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders, using proper safety conditions.
  • Backwash filters, change recording charts as needed.
  • May operate a vehicle to travel for inspection and maintenance work.
  • Receive delivered materials, record shipments and store items.
  • Maintain logs, records, and data systems for required plant reports.
  • Collect samples and perform field chemical analysis to assure compliance with regulatory rules.
  • Clean plant components daily to reduce order and maintain an environmentally safe and clean area.
  • Maintain accurate records, logs, records, and reports on work performed, materials used, as required by permit regulations.
  • Inspect and test components installed by contractors.
  • Operate lathe, drill press, electric welder, hydraulic press, micrometer, milling machine, pipe threader, and various hand tools.
  • Troubleshoot and operate emergency pumps and generators.
  • Design and fabricate replacement parts and equipment.
  • Maintain recording devices.
  • May order necessary parts to maintain equipment or construct replacement parts.
  • Perform weekend plant checks.
  • Complete Industrial SWPP training and certification process.
  • Perform after-hours callouts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years in wastewater collection and/or treatment plant operations.
  • Must have "C" license or better in wastewater.
  • Must obtain and maintain a "B" license in Wastewater within one year, "C" license in Ground Water is also preferred.
  • Current and valid Class C Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets City guidelines required.

SALARY :

  • Hiring Range: $41,808 - $43,898 ($20.10-$21.11)
  • Salary Range: $41,808 - $62,712

** Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications **

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.

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