Water Production Operator I-Iv

Responsible for assisting the Operator II in the treatment and production of potable water.Essential Functions:

• Collects and performs Water Quality Tests
• Performs calculations for chemical additions; fills and adjusts chemical feeder
• Performs custodial duties, such as sweep, mop, etc.
• Troubleshoots equipment and process control problems
• Assists Operator with maintaining SCADA to ensure proper water levels and system pressures
• Assists Operator with minor maintenance of feed pumps, instrumentation, etc.
• Drains sludge and backwashes filters
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Water Production Operator IORWater Production Operator II

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Grade "C" Surface Water Certification issued from TCEQ
• Two years' experience working as an operator in a Water Treatment Plant

OR

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Grade "B" Surface Water Certification issued from TCEQ
• Four years of experience working as an operator in a 15 MGD or greater Water Treatment Plant

OR

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Grade "A" Water Certification issued from TCEQ.
• Six years of experience working as an Operator in a 15 MGD or greater Water Treatment Plant.
• Computer literate with three years of water plant SCADA experience
• NOTE: Education equivalent to at least two years of college with specialization in water treatment, chemistry, engineering, science, or biology is acceptable for two years of experience

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferences:Conditions of Employment:Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: I
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: I
7. Overhead Work: A
8. Fine Dexterity: A
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: A
11. Crawling: A
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: I
14. Climbing: A
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: M
17. Hearing: M
18. Talking: M
19. Video Display: M
20. Differentiate Colors: M

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of hand tools in order to perform minor maintenance on equipment and to perform custodial duties at the plant. Requires the use of protective equipment (i.e. protective breathing apparatus) for confined space entry for handling chemicals.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed both inside and outside. While working outside, incumbents are exposed to various weather conditions. Incumbents are also exposed to noise, chemicals, fumes and dust associated with the operation of a Water Treatment Plant.

Employment Type: Full-Time