What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Plant Operator I position at City of Midland?
Assists in the operation of the waste water treatment plant.Under licensed supervision, until Wastewater Class D license is attained:
- Ability to demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with employees and supervisors orally, or via email and/or text. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn job-related procedures, tools and equipment, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training. Ability to read and interpret operator's manuals and gauges.
- Acquire skills in safely and efficiently operating, maneuvering, and/or controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to properly diagnose issues, communicate clearly, and generate work orders. Must be capable of writing clearly to log data and results.
- Acquire skills in reading, interpreting, and applying technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics and effectively use this information to make repairs
Applicant must possess a Class D Wastewater Certification as issued by TCEQ within a 6-month period from date of hire, and the ability to obtain a Class C Wastewater Certification within organization's established time constraints
High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Work Schedule:
Shift schedule subject to change based on departmental needs.
- Sun-Tue/Wed, 12 am - 12 pm
- Sun-Tue/Wed, 12 pm - 12 am
- Wed/Thur - Sat, 12 am - 12 pm
- Wed/Thur - Sat, 12 pm - 12 am
- Collects various samples, performs visual inspection, and send to lab for testing and analysis in primary and/or secondary treatment area.
- Operates, maintain, and repairs equipment in primary and/or secondary treatment area and observes the operation of related plant equipment.
- Reads gauges/meters/control panel, records information and reports issues to the Operator, or other supervisors, as needed.
- Maintain daily log of duties performed and issues found
- Follows safety policies and procedures
- Maintains facilities and grounds in designated areas to ensure a neat and tidy appearance
- Completes continuing education directly related to job responsibilities and as required by professional licensing organizations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Ability to demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with employees and supervisors orally, or via email and/or text. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn job-related procedures, tools and equipment, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training. Ability to read and interpret operator's manuals and gauges.
- Acquire skills in safely and efficiently operating, maneuvering, and/or controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to properly diagnose issues, communicate clearly, and generate work orders. Must be capable of writing clearly to log data and results.
- Acquire skills in reading, interpreting, and applying technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics and effectively use this information to make repairs
Applicant must possess a Class D Wastewater Certification as issued by TCEQ within a 6-month period from date of hire, and the ability to obtain a Class C Wastewater Certification within organization's established time constraints
High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Work Schedule:
Shift schedule subject to change based on departmental needs.
- Sun-Tue/Wed, 12 am - 12 pm
- Sun-Tue/Wed, 12 pm - 12 am
- Wed/Thur - Sat, 12 am - 12 pm
- Wed/Thur - Sat, 12 pm - 12 am
Salary : $49,180
