Chief Operator

Are you able to provide WORLD CLASS customer service?

Do you enjoy working with PEOPLE and SERVING others?

Do you like being a part of a GREAT LEADERSHIP TEAM and working in a FUN and ENGAGED work environment?

If you answered yes to those questions, and you meet our qualifications, we would LOVE to see your application!

Responsibilities

• Performs all the responsibilities and duties of a Plant Operator II, as outlined by the City of Horseshoe Bay, in a professional and experienced manner.
• Assists with on the job training and provides oversight of utility work and knowledge of Operator I and II positions.
• Operates and adjusts controls on equipment to purify/clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate emergency power.
• Adds chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, and lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
• Maintains treatment chemicals are at adequate levels and responsible for contacting vendors for timely delivery.
• Monitors all plant and lift station equipment and ensures effective maintenance is scheduled and performed for system dependability.
• Collects and tests water and sewage samples using test equipment and analysis standards.
• Inspects equipment and monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
• Flushes and maintains lines through operational adjustments.
• Records operational data, interprets data, and applies knowledge for outcomes in operations. Records meter and gauge readings on specific forms.
• Records daily information on hours, activities, personnel attendance.
• Combines, evaluates, and reasons with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, verifies, or processes information or data.
• Estimates the characteristics of materials, products, events, or information; estimates sizes, distances, and quantities, or determines time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Controls computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
• Performs all work done with primary regard to safety.
• Inspects equipment and tanks, or monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
• Collects and tests water and sewage samples, using test equipment and analysis standards. Pulls laboratory samples and conducts bacti testing.
• Abides by laws and regulations regarding use of personal protective equipment and helps enforce safety procedures within plant operations.
• May occasionally fill in for Plant Operations Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training, Education and Experience Required:

• Five years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Water treatment facilities and Wastewater Treatment facilities (specifically 1 year operating S.B.R. or M.B.R. plant)
• Completion of the defined leadership training series as defined by the City.

Preferred Training, Education and Experience:

• Six years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university plus two years of Utilities Plant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements – Certificates/Licensures:

• Valid Texas driver’s license with a three (3) year no-accident driving record
• Hold, in good standing, a minimum of a TCEQ C Surface Water Operator Certification and a C Wastewater Operator Certification or approved TCEQ equivalent
• B Level Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures; business English, spelling, grammar; operation of office equipment; word processing, databases, scanning, presentation, and spreadsheet software, SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic operations and processes.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures.
  
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of laws, government regulations, and agency rules as they relate to water and wastewater.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to operate hand tools and larger pieces of equipment such as front-end loader, forklift, backhoe.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and respond to emergencies outside regular business hours.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds does not generally occur, but may occur when lifting boxes, books or paper. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, distance vision.

The City of Horseshoe Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job responsibilities may be modified by the City of Horseshoe Bay based on business need.

Compensation for this position is dependent upon qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on a background check which includes a criminal background and driver license check.