What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator / Mechanic position at City of Garland, Texas?
Summary
Responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant by monitoring plant processes, systems, and equipment; while performing the necessary activities to meet applicable state and federal regulations.
This position will take place at either the plant located at Rowlett Creek or Duck Creek.
Salary : $19.90 - $28.14 / DOQ
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate wastewater treatment plant to ensure that the effluent discharged meets the permitted federal and state regulatory requirements
- Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install equipment and process units in the Wastewater treatment system.
- Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant.
- Perform installation of new and replacement substandard equipment items
- Perform other duties associated with regulatory compliance and the day-to-day operational requirements of the wastewater treatment plants.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
This job classification is in a Skill-based Pay program and will follow the guidelines for advancement according to the approved assessment plan.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed in a plant or outside with exposure to risk. Work schedule involves eight-twelve hours per day, some schedules rotating. Lifting a maximum of fifty pounds. Frequent noise, fumes, dirt, dust, hazardous industrial chemicals, and toxic situations. Position subject to emergency stand-by and 24-hour recall. Work performed both inside (40%) and outside (60%). Inside work would be divided between heated / air-conditioned office and industrial type facilities. Work location is an industrial type environment. Subject to extreme cold, fumes, chemical hazards, noise, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, environmental hazards, situational hazards, communicable disease, and poor lighting.
About Us
Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700 different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.
Vision
Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.
Mission
We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.
Salary : $20 - $28
