POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Plant Manager, this position accomplishes a variety of duties related to the daily operation of wastewater and water treatment (collection, treatment and distribution). Ability to work alone, with minimal supervision is a must.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• On-call availability within a 30-minute response time and rotational weekend duty is required for this position• Conducts routine testing of wastewater and water as directed, records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities

• Maintains the facility treatment units to include clarifiers, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment

• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer

• Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by direction of the Plant Manager to comply with effluent quality requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required• Responsible for housekeeping and grounds-upkeep including mopping, dusting, mowing and weed trimming

• Perform other duties as required

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Communication, Oral – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Customer Oriented – ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.

• Decision Making – ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

• Interpersonal – ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

• Motivation – ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

• Organized – possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Three to seven years related experience.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid driver’s license, Water License required.

D License or Higher jobs

Water and Wastewater Operator - Fort Worth, Texas