Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Corsicana is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This position supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities as required to meet stringent conditions as set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Plans and Participates in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities

• Services pumps, motors and other plant equipment and machinery

• Reads and interprets charts and flow meters and adjusts operation as required to meet effluent conditions as set by governmental regulatory agencies

• Prepares daily reports as required to document treatment operations

• Records and identifies requirements and provides input as required for plant chemical and operations budget

• Collects and submits plant samples to analytical laboratory

• Operates plant on 24-hour per day schedule, including weekends and holidays.

• Interprets technical manuals as required for safe and effective treatment of wastewater

• Works directly with outside laboratories and state and federal environmental health officials and inspectors

• Responsible for total operation of treatment processes on off-shifts and weekends when on duty alone

• Assists with the supervision of operations of outside contractors

• Cleans and maintains plant facility as necessary to prevent contact with waterborne diseases

• Performs other tasks as related to the position of as directed by the Wastewater Superintendent or the Director of Environmental Services

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems

• Familiarity with laboratory practices in water chemistry and microbiology

• Understanding of health practices to prevent the spread of water-borne disease

• Must attend training courses and have the ability to obtain and maintain:

  • Grade “D” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License within 1 year of hire

  • Grade “C” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License within 2 years of hire, as issued by TCEQ

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, equipment, and safety protocols

• Ability to interpret laboratory procedures and test results

• Capable of operating treatment plant machinery, valves, and hand tools

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions clearly

• Strong recordkeeping and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and respond to alarms and emergencies

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

• Frequent climbing in and out of ditches, ladders, and stairs

• Sufficient strength to handle tools and to open large valves

• Must be able to see, hear alarms, distinguish colors, and communicate clearly

• Must work in varying weather conditions and navigate plant terrain

• Required to operate tractors, dump trucks, and other mechanical equipment

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

• Subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing

• Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality

• Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period

• Must pass a criminal background check, fitness-for-duty physical, and drug screen