Summary
Inspects, operates, maintains, and calibrates equipment in a water or waste-water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Perform routine lab analysis and maintain on-going results of analysis and lab equipment calibration.
Essential Functions
- Maintain proper treatment plant records, logs, and shift reports; complete the monthly treatment plant report; assist the shift leader in maintaining control room records and logs;
- Maintain proper treatment process control by backwashing filters, flushing valves, adjusting and balancing plant flow, adjusting chemical dosages, and other required tasks; record readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring devices;
- Monitor treatment plant equipment to determine operating condition, write work orders to correct equipment malfunctions and other maintenance needs;
- Obtain plant samples; perform treatment process control analyses as scheduled and required; make standardized observations; report results;
- Assist the shift leader with the S.C.A.D.A duties, radio dispatching and maintaining proper public relations;
- Maintain appearance of plant buildings, equipment, and grounds; clean debris from basins, filters, pump buildings, pumps, and grounds; clean assigned plant areas and keep them orderly; paint equipment as necessary;
- Provide input regarding operational improvements in the areas of safety, process efficiency, and public image;
- Work on special projects as assigned by supervisory personnel;
- Perform related job duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or GED certificate with an additional two years experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater plant and equipment; or any combination of relevant experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required
Class "C" Water or Wastewater Certification
- Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of
- Principles and methods of water or wastewater treatment;
- Safe Drinking Water Act;
- OSHA and in-house safety manual.
Ability to:
- Monitor and control treatment plant equipment;
- Prepare reports and interpret written instructions;
- Work cooperatively with others;
- Operate a computer keyboard;
- Perform duties in noisy working conditions;
- Use Self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
- Requires a clean-shaven face. (Not required for wastewater)
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
- Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement.
- Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height.
- Frequently walk and stand during the shift.
- Frequently climb stairs, ladders, and other inclined surfaces.
- Work in inclement weather
The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.
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Do you have two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater plants and equipment or any combination of relevant experience?
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Do you have a Valid Current Driver's License?
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Do you have Class "C" Water or Wastewater Certification?
