Water Operator Ii Jobs

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Summary
Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Continues to develop the knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Meets daily with supervisor and reports performance of the entire system
• Assists with training Water Operators I
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Uses Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA) to operate/ monitor treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction and maintenance projects

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class “C” Surface Water certification from TCEQ

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.