Wastewater Treatment - Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III - Wastewater Treatment

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •A high school diploma or GED
• •A Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver
• •A TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operators License within 24 months of employment
• •One (1) year of experience in a Wastewater treatment plant
• •A TCEQ Class C Wastewater Operators License
• •Three (3) years of experience in a Wastewater treatment plant
• •A TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operators License
• •Six (6) years of experience in a Wastewater treatment plant
• •A TCEQ Class A Wastewater Operators License
• •Pass a State of Texas Criminal background check
• •Ability to report to work in various types of weather as required
• •Work a variable shift schedule with the potential for short notice schedule changes
• •Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
• •Overall strength demand of Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• •Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) Standing
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Sitting
• •Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) Walking
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Lifting
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Carrying
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Pushing/Pulling
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Overhead Work
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Fine Dexterity
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Kneeling
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Crouching
• •Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) Crawling
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Bending
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Twisting
• •Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) Climbing
• •Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) Balancing
• •Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) Vision
• •Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) Hearing
• •Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) Talking

Desired Qualifications

• •Knowledge of State and Federal requirements, rules and regulations for Wastewater Treatment
• •Knowledge of Safe chemical handling practices
• •Knowledge of Basic algebra and general math skills
• •Knowledge of Methods, materials, practices, equipment, and facilities involved in Wastewater Treatment
• •Knowledge of Workplace occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• •Knowledge of Safe driving principles and practices
• •Skill to Operate and maintain various laboratory equipment and systems
• •Skill to Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment and repair activities
• •Skill to Visually, physically, and audibly identify anomalies associated with pumps and motors
• •Skill to Make logical decisions based on available and/or acquired data through SCADA and computer systems
• •Skill to Operate basic computer equipment
• •Skill to Safely operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather
• •Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• •Ability to Read, write and understand the English language and follow written and oral instructions
• •Ability to Physically perform duties related to building and grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed-eating, sweeping, mopping, painting, and digging
• •Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally
• •Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service above Self, and Excellence in All We Do
• •Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect