What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Plant Operator I position at North Alamo Water Supply Corporation?
Job Description
Responsible operation of equipment used to treat, test, and transfer water or wastewater. Prepares periodic reports concerning Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab operations, performance, and maintenance; Creates detailed reports for management regarding detailed activities and compliance measures taken; Records and analyzes collected data. Responsible for ensuring that all reclaimed water is utilized properly as per NAWSC and TCEQ guidelines and that all laboratory testing is performed on the reclaimed water; Collects samples while monitoring and enforcing compliance at all times; Ensures that waste water tests are being collected, run, and recorded as per all regulatory guidelines; Maintains the lab and all instrumentation, and oversees the inventory of lab chemicals; instruments and equipment; Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or G.E.D and a valid Texas driver license. Must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must be willing to work towards attainment of a “D Waste Water Operator’s License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of hire, and then all subsequent licenses as eligibility dictates thereafter. Must have at least three years prior working experience in Waste Water Treatment. Strong communication skills are required in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Mathematics skills are required in order to apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be well groomed (no beards), as the position requires the use of a safety gas mask. Must be able to work a flexible and rotating work schedule during the workweek and occasional weekends and have the ability to be on call 24 hours a day.
Position requires the handling of various chemicals such as chlorine, alum, ammonia, lime, and other acids and reagents. Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as toxic or caustic chemicals. May work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions where exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration may exist. The noise level is generally loud in this environment. It is recommended to obtain immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.
Preferences:
“B” Waste Water License through TCEQ is preferred.
Company Description
The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems.
The system presently serves more than 44,900 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system.
The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.
The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems. The system presently serves more than 44,900 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system. The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.
- In order to be considered for this position, individuals would need to complete a North Alamo Water Supply Application for Employment by coming by the corporate office to obtain a form. ZipRecruiter applications or resumes submitted via ZipRecruiter will not be considered for this position.
Responsible operation of equipment used to treat, test, and transfer water or wastewater. Prepares periodic reports concerning Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab operations, performance, and maintenance; Creates detailed reports for management regarding detailed activities and compliance measures taken; Records and analyzes collected data. Responsible for ensuring that all reclaimed water is utilized properly as per NAWSC and TCEQ guidelines and that all laboratory testing is performed on the reclaimed water; Collects samples while monitoring and enforcing compliance at all times; Ensures that waste water tests are being collected, run, and recorded as per all regulatory guidelines; Maintains the lab and all instrumentation, and oversees the inventory of lab chemicals; instruments and equipment; Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or G.E.D and a valid Texas driver license. Must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must be willing to work towards attainment of a “D Waste Water Operator’s License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12 months of hire, and then all subsequent licenses as eligibility dictates thereafter. Must have at least three years prior working experience in Waste Water Treatment. Strong communication skills are required in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Mathematics skills are required in order to apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be well groomed (no beards), as the position requires the use of a safety gas mask. Must be able to work a flexible and rotating work schedule during the workweek and occasional weekends and have the ability to be on call 24 hours a day.
Position requires the handling of various chemicals such as chlorine, alum, ammonia, lime, and other acids and reagents. Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as toxic or caustic chemicals. May work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions where exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration may exist. The noise level is generally loud in this environment. It is recommended to obtain immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.
Preferences:
“B” Waste Water License through TCEQ is preferred.
Company Description
The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems.
The system presently serves more than 44,900 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system.
The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.
The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems. The system presently serves more than 44,900 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system. The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.