Operator II Luling Water Treatment Plant

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

· 12 days of annual leave

· 12 days of 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: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $41,144.00 - $68,573.00

REPORTS TO: Chief Operator Luling WTP

DIVISION: Hays/Caldwell Operations

WORK LOCATION: 350 Memorial Drive, Luling, TX 78648

SUMMARY

The Operator II is responsible for operating the Luling Water Treatment Plant, diverting water from the San Marcos River near Luling, 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

• Retains a working knowledge of the GBRA’s mission and policies as they relate to the water treatment plant.
• Meets the permit requirements as established by the Environmental Protection Agency and TCEQ.
• Starts and stops all equipment necessary to meet the demands of the customers of the systems.
• Checks pumps, motors, valves, chemical feed equipment, vats, storage tanks, disinfectant equipment, settling facilities, back wash pond and filters to make sure that all equipment is operating properly and for its intended purpose.
• Sets the feed rates for all process chemicals to ensure the rates are matched to flow and water characteristics.
• Performing and recording water quality checks, including but not limited to the following:

          o Chlorine residual

          o Fluoride residual

          o Taste and odor threshold number

          o Alkalinity and hardness

          o pH

          o Turbidity

• Handles changes in the process to compensate for changing flow rates and conditions of raw water.
• Performs all work in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
• Ensures the security of plant, buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Continually observes the plant, operation and equipment for proper function and performance; performing emergency maintenance when required.
• Notifies the Chief Operator when problems and/or questions arise.
• Completes in an up-to-date and accurate manner all logs, analysis and data sheets.
• Performs all laboratory tests as outlined by the Chief Operator.
• Verifies and signs for equipment and supplies that arrive during non-business hours.
• Provides maintenance and care of all materials, tools, equipment and vehicles assigned to the plant and well sites.
• Maintains, on a daily basis the well sites and plant building, including control room, lab and restrooms.
• Maintains a courteous attitude when dealing with external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• May be required to work hours other than Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Ability to do shift work, act alone, and continuously exercise sound judgment and vigilance.
• Work twelve (12) hour shift on rotating basis and extended hours beyond a normal working day.
• Subject to on-call duties as scheduled by the Chief Operator.
• Respond to emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Safely operate gas, electric, hydraulic, and hand tools.
• Read and understand highly technical information in small print (such as Safety Data Sheets and wastewater discharge permits).
• Perform basic math skills.
• Read analog and digital indicators.
• Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• The permanent residence must be such that roadway travel time from home to reporting station takes no more than 45 minutes. This response time must be achieved without violating traffic laws.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Valid Driver’s License. Acceptable MVR. Ability to remain insurable under GBRA’s vehicle liability policy.

Class D water operator license.

Class C Surface water operator license within 18 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

None required.

Experience in utility operations and maintenance, customer service, or construction preferred.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by 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 50 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 protection equipment such as safety glasses and 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.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Approximately 50 percent of work outdoors. Occasional travel to attend training necessary for maintaining licenses and certificates as required. Some dirty duties but generally work can be performed in a clean and well-organized environment. There are hazards associated with chemicals and rotating or moving mechanical parts that require an operator to exercise care in his activities. Works with or 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL

Personal transportation is required to normal work site at which point employee will use vehicles provided by GBRA to perform duties.

Overnight travel mainly limited to meetings and training.