Water Reclamation Operator

Salary: $19.12 Hourly
Location : Kerrville
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00012
Department: Public Works
Division:Water Reclamation
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 4:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Maintain the operations of the Water Reclamation plant and collection system. Monitor and record daily readings. Perform repairs and maintenance on the various equipment and systems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

1. Maintain plant operations by monitoring daily readings, gathering samples, testing for control, skimming filters, checking and replenishing chemicals, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and make any necessary repairs.
2. Maintain the collection system by operating the hydro-jet in collection lines, repairing collection lines, installing manhole covers and adding chemicals for grease dispersion and root control.
3. Operate the belt press by running equipment for sludge dewatering, washing press, performing preventative maintenance for belt press and checking return sludge.
4. Maintain lift stations by assisting mechanical operator in general maintenance duties.
5. Maintain collection lines by televising lines for various needed repairs.
6. Perform grounds keeping duties as assigned, to include but not limited to mowing, weed eating, and general yard care.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work a flexible work and on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education, Certification and Experiences

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or obtain within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Class D Wastewater Treatment license, or obtain within one year of employment.
• One year experience in a related field preferred.

At the City of Kerrville, we are proud to offer each eligible employee a competitive total compensation package. To maintain our competitiveness, market analysis' are completed regularly to compare employee pay with market rates and make adjustments when needed and when our budget allows.
Full time employees are eligible for the following employee benefits:

• Medical: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage.
• Dental: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage.
• Vision: The employee pays 100% of the cost.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply.
• Longevity: With budget approval, employees earn $4.00 per month for each complete full month of continuous service. The employee must complete one full year of employment to be eligible. Maximum benefit is $1,200 annually.
• Voluntary Life Insurance: The employee may elect up to five times their base annual salary with a maximum of $250,000. Coverage for spouse and dependent children is also available for purchase. Terms apply.
• Voluntary AD&D: The employee may elect up to ten times their base annual salary with a maximum of $500,000. Terms apply.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability: The employee may elect up to 60% of their base weekly salary with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,000. Terms apply.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): This mandatory retirement plan requires each employee to contribute 7% of their gross salary to the plan and the City matches contributions 2 to 1. An employee becomes eligible to retire with 20 years of service or with five years of service at a minimum of age 60.
• Optional Deferred Compensation: The employee may contribute to a 457 plan through Mission Square Retirement.
• Social Security: Current rate is 6.2% for both employee and employer
• Medicare: Current rate is 1.45% for both employee and employer.
• Vacation - 12 days annually during first five years of employment (accrued monthly)
• Sick Leave - 12 days per calendar year (accrued monthly)
• Holidays - 12 holidays plus two floating day