JOB
The City of Bastrop Water and Wastewater Team is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Water Plant Operator. If you are interested in starting your career or taking the next step with the work skills you have already acquired, come join us! Under general supervision of the Chief Water Plant Operator, performs and assists with tasks relating to the City’s water wells, water treatment, and storage systems. Employees in this class hold certifications in water treatment operations and are responsible for monitoring and performing facility operations activities with considerable independence. Work is subject to review during and upon completion. Performs recording and reporting of information compiled by SCADA and other computer systems. Calibrates, trouble shoots, and repairs electronic controls as needed. Incumbent is responsible for testing water samples to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the provision of clean and safe drinking water for the City. Position functions in a lead capacity as directed. Provides support to other operations personnel as well as related departmental efforts in collection, distribution and treatment of water and wastewater. Performs related work as directed.SALARYStarting salary for the Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is commensurate based on certification and experience as follows: Plant Operator D $21.13 - $25.12Plant Operator C $23.28 - $27.68Plant Operator B $25.66 - $30.50
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Collect daily samples and perform routine laboratory tests for the purpose of analyzing content in terms of pH levels, chlorine residuals, flows, temperature, rain fall, turbidity, and phosphates.Monitor, adjust and record data from gauges, meters, control panels and equipment to ensure proper chemical treatment, pressures, tank levels and flow rates of the water system.Operate and maintain chlorine analyzers and various chemical feeding systems, i.e., chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphates.Replace chlorine cylinders, HF acid, caustic, and polyphosphates, and regulate flow rates.Operate and maintain various water wells, pumps, and motors.Maintain and monitor storage tanks and pressure reducing valves.Enter all shift data into the computer system and/or on data sheets as directed.Inspect, clean, and monitor the functioning of mechanical equipment.Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on process equipment.Maintain primary responsibility for the prevention of contamination and pollution of the City’s public water system.Control and monitor plant processes as directed, to include disinfection, pH adjustments, corrosion prevention, and flow rates.Clean, maintain, calibrate, and/or operate various treatment plant systems and components, i.e., plant instruments, chart recorders, blowers, motors, pumps, piping, valves.Document daily facility/plant activities, and may transfer data to the department computer system, as directed.Assist in review and maintenance of records for regulatory reporting.Provide guidance, support, and assistance to treatment operations personnel in proper methods, techniques, and procedures as per established regulatory practices.Function on call for response to emergencies and rotates weekend shifts as a relief operator.Marginal FunctionsOperate equipment and perform relief duties at the City’s water treatment and distribution facilities as needed.Provide support/assistance in repair of water leaks, installation of water services, and related distribution projects.Provide support/assistance in repair of wastewater lines and manholes, installation of wastewater services, and related collection system projects.Install water and sewer lines, taps, and meters as directed.Perform various wastewater tasks as needed, i.e., cleaning blockages, repairing leaks, checking lift stations, and sample analyses.Perform routine facility/plant maintenance duties.Provide general administrative support as directed.Perform related work as directed.Attendance and Work HoursWork schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential; leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including assignments with deadlines and special projects.Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings or during emergency situations as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.***Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.***
