Plant Operator

HOURLY: $14.98

JOB OBJECTIVES:
Under general supervision of the Chief Operator. Responsible for performing routine operations of a surface water treatment plant to include completing reports and monitoring records. Several decisions are made daily which require some interpretations and good judgment. Render simple public services several times a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize and operate of the treatment plants or water systems.
• Must work on an assigned rotating shift schedule.
• Provide a good, safe working environment.
• Maintain good communication and teamwork with co-workers.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks.
• Motivate personnel to achieve maximum efficiency to operations.
• Collect water samples and process testing.
• Observe variations in operating conditions.
• Interprets meter readings, and test results.
• Make necessary operational changes, when needed, as directed.
• Monitors pumps, gauges and computers of treatment plants or water systems.
• Maintain communication with immediate supervisor for operation, personnel, and problem conditions.
• Maintain administrative records.
• Assists with the preparation of the monthly operation reports.
• Maintain facility grounds, such as mowing and general housekeeping.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS:
Lab equipment such as turbidity meters, ph meter, jar testing machine, and related laboratory appurtenances. Hand and powered tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires working on a rotating shift schedule, varying hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Exposure to noise of plant machinery and other equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of chemicals (chlorine, ammonia, alum, sodium chlorite) and all types of weather and temperature conditions. Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Position is subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D and must be able to pass T.C.E.Q. Class "D" license in Water within six months; however, must also acquire a Class "C License" in Surface Water within 2 years of employment. Must have sufficient knowledge in a related field to perform most normal work as assigned, with minimal supervision. Requires a valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a valid T.C.E.Q. Class "D" or higher level of water license and experience working at a surface treatment plant.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a Detailed description of every duty of the job.