What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator I/II/III position at City of Baytown, TX?
Salary : $16.79 - $20.99 Hourly
Location : 2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25-00036
Department : Public Works
Division : Waste Water / Pollution Control
Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
Job Summary
Join our team as a Wastewater Operator and play a vital role in protecting public health and welfare. Gain hands-on experience in plant operations, equipment maintenance, and laboratory testing while keeping our facility clean and compliant with environmental standards. This position offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop essential skills in wastewater treatment operations.
The Wastewater Operator protects public health and welfare. Learns all aspects of the plant including maintaining equipment and cleaning clarifiers. Participates in training to learn wastewater plant operations and maintenance.
Duties
- Participates in training of plant operations, equipment and grounds maintenance.
- Participates in training of preventive maintenance of plant mechanical equipment.
- Participates in training of laboratory testing, recording results, and reporting and monitoring all data.
- Participates in cleaning of the plant such as clarifiers, bar screen area, and digester.
- Participates in keeping the Treatment Plant compliant with the EPA's Risk Management Plan, and the TCEQ's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan permits.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic math. Ability to keep daily records of operation. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holistic Health & Wellness
Retirement
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability : voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
How many months of related experience do you have?
Do you possess a Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)?
Required Question
Salary : $50 - $3,000