Wastewater Plant Operator II
$48,942,400–$72,425,600 year
On-siteMesquite, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Monitor, analyze, and recommend adjustments to facility operations through observation, sample testing, instrumentation reading, and SCADA usage to ensure compliant and efficient wastewater treatment. Plan and perform maintenance procedures for facility assets, including headworks, lift stations, and clarifiers, while coordinating repairs with maintenance personnel. Troubleshoot equipment problems, respond to emergencies and planned shutdowns, and maintain thorough logs to suggest operational improvements. This role requires a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class C license and two years of wastewater experience. The position involves an irregular work schedule, overtime, and driving a District vehicle.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree or trade certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in wastewater treatment or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator's License
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
- Knowledge of compliance requirements
- Knowledge of operations and maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of reporting/record keeping requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes
- Ability to perform wastewater tests
- Ability to interpret results
- Effective written communication skills
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Electrical knowledge
- Mechanical knowledge
- Ability to sit for up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to stand frequently
- Ability to walk frequently
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to carry
- Ability to bend and reach frequently
- Ability to operate a keyboard
- Ability to operate a telephone
- Ability to drive a District vehicle
- Ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work on ladders
- Ability to work on rooftops
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to perceive colors or shades of colors
- Ability to discriminate sounds
- Ability to discriminate odors
- Ability to discriminate depth
- Ability to discriminate visual cues or signals
- Visual dexterity
- Muscular dexterity
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to operate equipment
- Ability to operate hand tools
- Ability to operate a computer
- Manual dexterity
- Precision movements
- Continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements
- Grasping movements
- Occasional forceful exertion
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree or trade certification
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