Water And Wastewater Operator Trainee

Pay Type: Hourly

Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance Department

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Job Summary:

This is a trainee level position for work in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift which starts off conducting plant maintenance transitioning to an operator. The starting wage for this position is $16.00 per hour and will be increased to $17.00 upon obtaining a TCEQ “D” Water Operator License and $18.00 per hour upon obtaining a TCEQ “C” Surface Water License. All increases are approved upon a positive performance evaluation. Pay will continue to increase as new licenses are acquired.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Under the Direct Supervision of a Licensed Operator (Summary):

· Primarily responsible for learning and assisting in collection of data for the proper operation of pumps and other equipment.

· Responsible for learning the operation of filters and chemical feed systems used in treatment.

· Must correctly collect, preserve and store samples for laboratory analysis, must maintain records of plant operations and reviewing them with supervisor, if necessary.

· May be responsible for laboratory analysis and interpretation of raw, settled, filtered, combined filter effluent and distribution water samples.

· May regulate the proper dosage of treatment chemicals according to prescribed instruction for their application and use; take and record readings of amounts of chemicals added to the water; transfer chemicals from bulk storage to day tanks; change chlorine tanks, record tank weights and check for residual chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and chlorite.

· Attends training courses and engages in independent study of treatment plant operations to obtain or upgrade certification.

· Must obtain a “D” certification in water treatment issued by the TCEQ within nine months from date of employment. Employment will be terminated if a passing score of at least 70% is not achieved on the first “D” certification exam attempt. Must obtain and hold a “C” certification in water treatment within two years. Schooling to obtain credit hours to test for certification will be provided by the company.

· Some knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and must learn to use computerized monitoring systems known as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Software.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or vocational school certification from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, preferably including some course work in mathematics; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Driver’s License is required and must be insurable by Corporation’s insurance underwriter.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to climb up and down stairs while carrying loads of up to 50 lbs. Ability to open and close valves of various sizes manually by turning difficult-to-operate valve wheels. Ability to work under extreme weather conditions including wet weather and hot and cold ambient temperatures. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of walking while checking treatment equipment and taking required readings. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting 50 to 100 lbs. Water and Wastewater Operators and Trainees must arrive for each assigned shift clean shaven in order to be able to safely and properly utilize an SCBA/CBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus / Contained Breathing Apparatus). Beards will not be permitted as they interfere with use of an SCBA/CBA.

Benefits:

Benefits include: paid training, health insurance, paid vacation & holidays, retirement plan, and life insurance.

Interested persons for this position should complete a job application at our main office in Rio Hondo, Texas. Please call Amanda M. Sanchez, Administrative Services Manager at (956)247-7817 for more information and/or receive application form. You may also download application from our web page at www.erhwsc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or vocational school certification from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person