General Description
Under general direction of the Division Manager – Wastewater Treatment to perform a variety of technical and supervisory work involved in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
Important And Essential Duties
Direct other treatment plant personnel on an assigned shift; may assign and review work; train personnel; and assist with problem solving, as necessary.
Oversee plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency.
Troubleshoot and arrange for resolution of maintenance or operation problems.
Supervise and assist with conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis of treatment plant products using quality control data analysis data of plant products.
Make required adjustments based on the analysis of information from meter readings, gauges and other control/measuring devices.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, governmental officials, and the general public.
Perform process control and laboratory analysis.
Maintain and enter process control as well as other data into the appropriate computer systems.
Oversee training practices and procedures of all new employees.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various Wastewater Treatment Plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.
Other Job Related Duties
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Methods, materials, practices, equipment, and facilities involved in a Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Applicable State and Federal regulations.
Workplace occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill To
Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in a Wastewater Treatment Plant and repair activities.
Operate basic computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability To
Plan and supervise the work of lower level personnel engaged in treatment, maintenance and repair activities.
Perform laboratory process control testing.
Perform required computer operations in conjunction with position specific requirements.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant is required.
Education/Training
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued “B” Wastewater License as well as all TCEQ required training, courses, and years of experience is required.
License Or Certificate
A valid TCEQ “B” Wastewater License is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including supplied air respirators (SCBA) masks and other related safety equipment.
Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined workspaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Ability to travel to different work sites.
Ability to work various shifts.
Ability to work on call work rotation.
Must be available after hours for emergency responses.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes For How Often
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
_M_ standing
_M_ sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_M_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_I_ Fine Dexterity
_M_ Kneeling
_M_ Crouching
_A_ crawling
_M_ Bending
_M_ twisting
_M_ Climbing
_I_ balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ talking
___ Other: _____________________
