Luling Chief Operator

Why join GBRA?

· Competitive salary

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee

· Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement

· Vacation and sick leave

· Paid Holidays

· 100% company-paid training

· License incentive program

· Educational assistance program

· Safety boot program

· Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement

· Employee recognition events

· Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt  

PAY RANGE: $74,121.00 - $123,534.00

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Division Manager 

WORK LOCATION: 350 Memorial Drive, Luling, TX 78648 

SUMMARY  

The Chief Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Luling surface water treatment plant, diverting water from the San Marcos River near Luling, and providing a reliable source of municipal water treatment and delivery to the City of Luling and to the City of Lockhart that meets or exceeds the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Oversees the Luling Water Treatment Plant, Luling/Lockhart pump station, pipeline operations including the plant process, personnel, and equipment, to ensure that water of the required quality and quantity is produced.  
• Directs all employees in the performance of their duties by:   

      - Providing direct supervision of operating and maintenance procedures ensuring that water quality test procedures are    

        understood and followed. 

       - Outlining responsibilities and providing a work plan.  

       - Delegating responsibilities commensurate with the employees’ skill level.   

• Promoting excellent working relations between system customers and employees.  
• Coordinating and documenting orderly and systematic performance of preventive maintenance and repair.   
• Supervising maintenance of plant facilities and equipment.  
• Coordinating repairs and adjustments to electrical instrumentation.  
• Coordinating with the City of Luling staff and outside agencies to monitor the quality of water, insurance standards, and other requirements are met.  
• Ensuring all TCEQ monthly reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner.  
• Preparation of the System Customer billings.    
• Processing invoices and stock orders, confirming that all equipment and supplies are delivered to the Plant.  
• Reporting all problems or breakdowns that impair the operation of the plant to the Assistant Division Manager.   
• Ensuring that provisions of the emergency operations plan are met.   
• Assisting the Assistant Division Manager in the preparation of the annual budget and work plan.   
• Implementing capital improvements or other projects as budgeted or required.    
• Maintain a working knowledge of GBRA’s commitment and promise as they pertain to operations.   
• Handling customer inquiries efficiently and courteously.  
• Ensuring that all operations are performed in a safe and thoughtful manner and in accordance with the GBRA Safety Manual.    
• Maintaining the security of the water plant. 
• Acting as the designated lead instructor in the annual briefing on chemical hazards.  
• Performs other specific duties as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES  

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.   
• Possess basic math skills. 
• Read blueprints and maps of moderate difficulty.  
• Ability to operate a calculator and a hand-held computer for meter reading.  
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, test equipment, and power tools.  
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, tractor, backhoe, and mowers.
• Possess listening and communication skills to provide excellent customer service. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and peers to provide and obtain needed information and instructions.  
• Be available for duty during emergency conditions. 
• The permanent residence must be such that roadway travel time from home to the reporting station takes no more than 45 minutes. This response time must be achieved without violating traffic laws.   

EDUCATION  

Education: 

High School Diploma or GED. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:  

• Valid Driver’s License. Acceptable MVR. Ability to remain insurable under GBRA’s vehicle liability policy.  
• Must have at least a Class B Surface water operator license.   

EXPERIENCE  

Must have at least five (5) years of operational experience. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.   

Supervisory experience in the water treatment industry is highly desirable.  

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

Yes.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Work at elevated levels greater than 25 feet on platforms, roofs, bridges, etc.  Climb vertical ladders up to 20 feet in height.  Repeatedly lift, load, and unload up to 50 pounds.  Respond to visual and audible alarms.  Wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, protective footwear, and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), as outlined in the employee Safety Manual.  Safely enter, exit, and work in trenches and confined spaces.  Perform basic first aid and CPR. Ability to work kneeling, standing, and walk several miles in a day. Ability to work 12 continuous hours a day or night shift, depending upon need. Operate valve handles above the head. Carry loads of up to 25 lbs. for several hours in a day. Accurately interpret true color (such as in chemical titration, colorimetric determinations, and indicator lamps). Perform intricate tasks that require steady hands (such as weighing with tongs and titrating burets).  

Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with the ANSI or ASTM standard.  New employees are provided protective footwear. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

Approximately 50% work outdoors. Work can generally be performed in a clean, well-organized environment.  There are hazards associated with chemicals and rotating or moving mechanical parts, requiring an operator to exercise care in their activities.  Work is exposed to hazardous chemicals used in the treatment of water.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

TRAVEL  

Overnight travel is primarily for meetings and training.