What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Operator II (Water Reclamation Treatment Plant) position at City of Cedar Park?
The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Treatment Operator II. The Treatment Operator operates and maintains the water reclamation facility in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit requirements. Reporting to the Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent, responsibilities include performing tests on pumps, motors, maintaining logs, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, and reporting on water reclamation facility conditions.
ABOUT CEDAR PARK
As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operates and maintains the city water reclamation facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines.
- Performs routine inspections of water reclamation facilities, monitors pumps, tanks, chemicals, filters, and odor control units, and adjusts equipment or chemicals to maintain specified operating conditions.
- Collects periodic water samples from various locations within the facility and performs numerous chemical analyses, including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, phosphorous, total suspended solids, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, etc., and ensures proper calibration of measuring equipment.
- Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, records data on logs and charts, and maintains records of water reclamation facility operations.
- Ensures cleanliness of wastewater facilities; cleans equipment as necessary; and assists in grounds-keeping.
- Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on water reclamation equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, plumbing, gauges, gears, etc. as needed.
- Required to operate a backhoe, front loader, sludge press, and laboratory equipment.
- Works rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays), and extended work shifts as needed.
- Operates backhoe and other heavy equipment; and
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma or its equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in water treatment operations.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Class A, B, or C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and equipment used in water reclamation facilities; TCEQ rules and regulations about water reclamation; plumbing and basic chemistry; water chemical analyzing equipment; city, state, and federal water reclamation specifications and regulations; and laboratory testing procedures.
Skill/Ability to: Train other plant personnel; operate a computer using standard word processing and data inquiry software; perform simple mathematical calculations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; understand and follow instructions; Conduct yourself in a polite, mature, cooperative and professional manner at all times. tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications. Able to lift to 50 lbs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Utility Superintendent
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has contact with other city employees and with the general public
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.
Salary : $27 - $40
