Water Reclamation Tech I-IV

This requisition expires on March 5, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Works under the supervision of a licensed Operator to help ensure the proper operation of 2 Wastewater Treatment Plants and meet all federal and state effluent quality standards.Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors plant operations by observation, instrumentation, SCADA and laboratory test results and to make process control adjustments under the supervision of a licensed operator.
• Interprets technical data through the use of SCADA, Information Management Systems, graphs and charts.
• Monitors the condition of various mechanical and process equipment and to notify the appropriate personnel for needed repairs.
• Assists licensed Operator's in performing various lab tests and learns to interpret the results.
• Maintains thorough logs and records.
• Assists licensed Operator's to learn how to troubleshoot operational problems through the use of historical trending, data, and lab results.
• Observes all safety guidelines established by the City of Denton.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• May be needed to respond to after-hour emergencies at the plant and lift stations and assist in making necessary repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
Water Reclamation Tech I 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One-year experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Water Reclamation Tech II

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus 60 hours of approved courses in Wastewater Technology
• One-year experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• At least one-year experience in a Wastewater treatment plant

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus 100 hours of approved courses in Wastewater Technology
• One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• At least four years' experience in a wastewater treatment plant

ORWater Reclamation Tech IV

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus 100 hours of approved courses in Wastewater Technology
• One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Ten (10) years’ experience in the operation of an activated sludge treatment plant.

OR                                                             
Core Competencies:

• Ability to form and maintain effective relationship with customers and co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Preferences:

• Class "B" CDL
• Previous experience in a Wastewater treatment plant
• Class B TCEQ WW Operator's License

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must obtain Class "B" CDL within 6 months of employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must obtain Class "C" TCEQ Wastewater Operator Certification within 24 months of employment

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary: lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light: lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium: lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy: lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy: lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: I
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: M
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of drills, grinders, hoists, common hand tools, forklifts, dump trucks, pneumatic tools.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in untreated and partially treated sewage waters, work in heights, depths, water, electrical and hazardous gases.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

Salary : $21 - $35