Treatment Plant Assistant Operator

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Plant Operator performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment plant.  This position is authorized to drive a city vehicle and is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Specific Duties:

• Performs the duties of crew members as required


• Prioritizes repairs and maintenance projects to be completed

• Inspects and maintains treatment plant equipment


• Conducts quality control samples on water and wastewater


• Completes and maintains required reports


• Maintains work areas in an orderly fashion by cleaning, sweeping, etc


• Monitors the treatment operation including adjusting flows, adjusting chemical input, monitoring gauges, etc.


• Performs other related duties as required
  


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Essential Functions:

• Ability to  effectively communicate in oral and written communications


• Ability to operate commercial telephones and a two-way radio


• Ability to operate a variety of moderate to light power-driven equipment


• Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals


• Ability to perform duties for extended periods of time in extreme weather


• Ability to maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing, bending or sitting for extended periods of time 

• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others and operating assigned equipment and vehicles


• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects and materials up to 100 pounds


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Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or Licenses:

• High school diploma or GED

• Possess a minimum of Class C Wastewater License


• Possess a minimum of Class C Water License


• Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator


• The ability to obtain the above licenses within the time frame allotted per state regulations


• Minimum two years experience in water or wastewater utilities


• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Note:

This job description is intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and actions may change at any time without prior notice.