What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is hiring: OPERATOR II in Lockhart position at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority?
Description
Why join GBRA?
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee
- Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2 : 1 at retirement
- 12 days of annual leave
- 12 days of sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- 100% company-paid training
- License incentive program
- Educational assistance program
- Safety boot program
- Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement
- Employee recognition events
- Exclusive employee perks & discounts
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE : $41,144.00 - $68,573.00
REPORTS TO : Chief Operator, Lockhart WWTP / WTP
DIVISION : Lockhart Wastewater Reclamation System
WORK LOCATION : Lockhart WWTP, 167 Creekview, Lockhart, Texas 78644
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Lockhart Wastewater Treatment Plants and meeting the permit requirements as established by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Responsibilities also include producing water at the required rate, based on demand by the City of Lockhart Water Treatment Plant that meets or exceeds the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). In addition, this position is also responsible for operating and maintaining the Luling / Lockhart Treated Water Delivery System and coordinating water deliveries from the GBRA Luling Water Treatment Plant with ground water production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate pump stations and wastewater treatment plants.
Perform all work in a safe and thoughtful manner.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
REGISTRATIONS / LICENSES
EXPERIENCE
Experience in both wastewater and water treatment are preferred.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work at elevated levels up to 35 feet on platforms, roofs, bridges, etc. Climb vertical ladders up to 35 feet in height. Repeatedly lift, load, and unload up to 50 pounds. Respond to visual and audible alarms. Accurately interpret true color (such as in chemical titration, colorimetric determinations, and indicator lamps.) Wear personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, protective footwear, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the employee Safety Manual. Safely enter, exit, and work in trenches and confined spaces. Perform basic first aid and CPR.
Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. New employees will be provided protective footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Approximately 80 percent of work outdoors. Occasional travel to attend training necessary for maintaining licenses and certificates as required. Works with municipal wastewater and bio solids. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and possible disease-causing bacteria.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
Personal transportation is required to normal work site at which point employee will use vehicles provided by GBRA to perform duties.
Overnight travel limited to meetings and training.
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Salary : $41,144 - $68,573
