What are the responsibilities and job description for the (2) Plant Operator (Water Plant) position at City of San Juan, Texas?
HOURLY: $14.98
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Under general supervision of the Chief Operator. Responsible for performing routine operations of a surface water treatment plant to include completing reports and monitoring records. Several decisions are made daily which require some interpretations and good judgment. Render simple public services several times a week.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, organize and operate of the treatment plants or water systems.
- Must work on an assigned rotating shift schedule.
- Provide a good, safe working environment.
- Maintain good communication and teamwork with co-workers.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks.
- Motivate personnel to achieve maximum efficiency to operations.
- Collect water samples and process testing.
- Observe variations in operating conditions.
- Interprets meter readings, and test results.
- Make necessary operational changes, when needed, as directed.
- Monitors pumps, gauges and computers of treatment plants or water systems.
- Maintain communication with immediate supervisor for operation, personnel, and problem conditions.
- Maintain administrative records.
- Assists with the preparation of the monthly operation reports.
- Maintain facility grounds, such as mowing and general housekeeping.
- Will perform other related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
Lab equipment such as turbidity meters, ph meter, jar testing machine, and related laboratory appurtenances. Hand and powered tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires working on a rotating shift schedule, varying hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Exposure to noise of plant machinery and other equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of chemicals (chlorine, ammonia, alum, sodium chlorite) and all types of weather and temperature conditions. Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Position is subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D and must be able to pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” license in Water within six months; however, must also acquire a Class “C License” in Surface Water within 2 years of employment. Must have sufficient knowledge in a related field to perform most normal work as assigned, with minimal supervision. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a valid T.C.E.Q. Class “D” or higher level of water license and experience working at a surface treatment plant.
Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a Detailed description of every duty of the job.
Salary : $15