WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

Examples Of Duties: Assist Lead Operator in performing and interpreting standardized water and wastewater tests such as total and free chlorine residual, chloramines, free ammonia, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, and similar testing. Record daily data collection as required by TCEQ and assist the Lead Operator in maintaining those records. Assist Lead Operator with maintaining and updating the City Water Monitoring Plan; complete required testing at the intervals required, and coordinating with the TCEQ selected sampling contractor when necessary. Assist Lead Operator with collecting regular bacteriological samples as required by the Monitoring Plan. Flush dead-end mains as required, and records water used because of flushing. Through field investigations, testing and system flushing ensures that a high level of water quality is maintained throughout the water system. Assist Lead Operator when responding to customer complaints related to water quality, conduct an appropriate investigation, and resolve the issue (if any) and document the findings and steps taken. Monitor water and wastewater quality during the treatment process through visual inspection and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and adjust flows, chemical dosages and other rates based on observations. Inspect, operate, and maintain system equipment including computer controls, telemetry systems, microprocessors, flow control devices, power-driven machinery, and chemical feed equipment. Monitor and adjust water levels/pressures in the City-wide water distribution system. Monitor, inspect and maintain pump station and lift station equipment and respond to equipment alarms. Inspect remote sites daily. Troubleshoot and correct a variety of electrical and mechanical problems or potential problems involving pumping and measuring equipment and recalibrate equipment as required. Perform preventive maintenance duties, including painting equipment, cleaning of chemical screens, filters, and custodial and grounds maintenance. Operate equipment, such as engine-driven pumps, generators, compressors, hoists, forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment as necessary. Assist with Maintenance crew, Utility Billing, Wastewater and/or Streets Division as needed. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications: High school or GED, plus one year of water or wastewater treatment experience. Basic: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing Must possess a valid Class "C" Driver's license when hired. Must have at least one D or higher TCEQ License in water or wastewater treatment. Ability to obtain TCEQ C water and C wastewater within 18 months of hire or promotion. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check. Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, small, medium, and large trucks, mowers, backhoe, front end loader, dump truck, sewer jet, probe rod, pumps, power tools, hand tools, driver's license/cdl, etc.) Supplemental Information Outside or inside the working environment, there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, work with explosives, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Most work performed is in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions. Work requires extensive stooping, lifting, standing, climbing, and other physical activities needed to repair the streets. Ability to work overtime and/or be on-call for the department during extreme weather and/or the rotation of schedules on night/weekends and the ability to respond to a call within thirty (30) minutes. Exerting force to lift, carry, or drag 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or up to 10-20 pounds constantly. Other essential and important duties/functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for adequate physical performance abilities including moderate and heavy lifting, bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing and the use of fingers, both hands and both arms, the use of both legs, walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles, adequate speech, hearing, and eyesight required, lift, carry, push, pull, drag, or hold moderate to heavy weight objects, visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.