Water Productions Operator I/II

Under general direction of the Water Production Lead Operator, the Water Production Operator operates and maintains the water production facilities to assure an adequate supply of potable and palatable water for the public water system and assists in ensuring compliance with all Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations related to a public water system. 

Water Production Operator I
This is the entry level class for the water production operations.  Incumbents work under close supervision learning and performing aspects of the trade. 
1.  Regulate flow of potable water through the production facilities and maintain water level in reservoir and elevated towers to meet the system demands.
2.  Operate & maintain various pumps, motors, and other water production equipment and machinery.  
3.  Assist in the collection of all necessary water samples and performs standardized laboratory tests to monitor and control water quality.
4.  Prepare daily and monthly records to document pumping operations including electricity and chemicals used, assist with all record keeping, enter data into computer records management system and effectively operate the SCADA system.
5.  Adjust dosage of treatment chemicals used for disinfection and corrosion control.  This includes handling of hazardous chemicals for water treatment as required, including, but not limited to, chlorine and sodium hypochlorite.
6.  Perform other duties as assigned. 

Water Production Operator II
The Water Production Operator II performs all duties of the Water Production Operator I. This classification is distinguished from the entry level class in that incumbents work under limited or moderate supervision performing advanced water production operations.

Water Production Operator I

Required:    

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent. Valid Texas Driver’s LicensePossess a Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date, and the ability to maintain. Ability to obtain and maintain a Class C Groundwater License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within two (2) years of hire date. Available for emergency response and shift work, to include on-call duties after hours, and on weekends and holidays.

Preferred:   

Knowledge of water treatment plant operations. Knowledge of safety hazards and safe-practice standards in the work area assigned TCEQ Class C or higher Water Treatment Operator License. Experience working with MS Word and Excel computer software.

Water Production Operator II
Required:    
Two (2) years experience. Class C Groundwater License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and ability to maintain. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be required at times to wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection/confined space breathing apparatus while performing work in environments that could have the potential to contain wet or humid conditions, vapors or particulates, and hazardous chemicals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening:  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Full Salary Range

Operator I: $20.50 - 30.75 and Operator II: $21.95 - $32.92

Position posted until filled or closing date. 

Salary : $21 - $33