Surface Water Operator II

Position Title: Surface Water Operator II

Salary: Commensurate with Experience; Minimum $27.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Surface Water Operator II position is a progressive experience position responsible for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control, in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes and monitors potable water production and treatment. Identifies and implements process adjustments to ensure optimum performance of plant.
• Operates and maintains process equipment at facilities.
• Checks engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chemical feed systems, and other equipment.
• Records readings, regulates and adjusts processes to meet changing operational needs.
• Collects, preserves, and properly samples for laboratory analysis.
• Monitors and performs housekeeping duties to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs basic process control measurements.
• Lubricates, dismantles, and assembles parts and equipment.
• Participates in the troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a variety of equipment including pumps, piping and valves.
• Calculate basic level mathematics.
• Properly handles chemicals necessary for the water treatment process.
• Understands emergency response procedures.
• Performs maintenance on membrane filtration system, and all other appurtenances required for water treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships.
• Participates in various special projects.
• Participates in after hour assigned/emergency work and is included in the on-call rotation.
• Understands and operates cell phones, iPads, and the internal SCADA system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Water Operator II works under general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class “C” Surface Water Treatment License or the ability to obtain a Class “C” Surface Water Treatment License within one year.
• 3 Years Experience in Surface Water Treatment.
• Able to use basic computer skills.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Drivers License consistent with CRWA driving policies.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 55 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and a working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• Working conditions can be outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; water; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Must use personal protective equipment. Operates a company vehicle when required.