PT Apprentice Operator

Summary

Inspects, operates, maintains, and calibrates equipment in a water or waste-water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Perform routine lab analysis and maintain on-going results of analysis and lab equipment calibration.

Essential Functions

• Maintain proper treatment plant records, logs, and shift reports; complete the monthly treatment plant report; assist the shift leader in maintaining control room records and logs;
• Maintain proper treatment process control by backwashing filters, flushing valves, adjusting and balancing plant flow, adjusting chemical dosages, and other required tasks; record readings from meters, gauges, and other
  measuring devices;
• Monitor treatment plant equipment to determine operating condition, write work orders to correct equipment malfunctions and other maintenance needs;
• Obtain plant samples; perform treatment process control analyses as scheduled and required; make standardized observations; report results;
• Assist the shift leader with the S.C.A.D.A duties, radio dispatching and maintaining proper public relations;
• Maintain appearance of plant buildings, equipment, and grounds; clean debris from basins, filters, pump buildings, pumps, and grounds; clean assigned plant areas and keep them orderly; paint equipment as necessary;
• Provide input regarding operational improvements in the areas of safety, process efficiency, and public image;
• Work on special projects as assigned by supervisory personnel;
• Perform related job duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or GED certificate with an preferred two years of relevant experience; or any combination of relevant experience which provides the following:
Class "C" Water or Wastewater Certification within two years
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required

Applicants who possess a TCEQ license may be considered for an accelerated apprentice program. Applicants must submit proof of licensing at the time of application.
*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of water or wastewater treatment;
• Safe Drinking Water Act;
• OSHA and in-house safety manual.

• Monitor and control treatment plant equipment;
• Prepare reports and interpret written instructions;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Operate a computer keyboard;
• Perform duties in noisy working conditions;
• Use Self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
• Requires a clean-shaven face. (Not required for wastewater)

• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement;
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift.