Pump Operator

Must Haves:

• 5 years' experience operating SCADA/pump station operations
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Class B Water Distribution Operator license
• Wastewater Collections II or better

Salary: $43,000-52,000

Day to day:

• Leads, monitors, oversees and controls pump stations, water towers, valves, and wastewater lift stations using computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) operating system.
• Coordinates with North Texas Municipal Water District to ensure adequate supply of water is being received in ground storage reservoirs.
• Coordinates Public Works resources with needs requested by other agencies (Police, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management) as well as mutual aid requests from neighboring cities, during emergency conditions or situations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze detailed reports, operational logs, and system data.
• Conducts computer searches to determine water usage and trends so that proper operating adjustments can be made to the pumping system.
• Monitors and controls peak energy shaving operations, energy curtailment periods, and the emergency power generating system.
• Dictates settings for all operational processes and equipment such as levels, flows, pressures, and all other aspects related to the operational processes.
• Receives, screens and distributes after-hours calls (complaints) for service regarding Water, Sewer, Streets, Signals, Signs, Building Maintenance, Parks, Recreation, Equipment Services, Solid Waste, Health, Code Enforcement, and inspections.
• Receives, logs, and distributes alarm calls on all City buildings and facilities to proper agencies and departments.
• Respond to calls from citizens, field crews, and other departments regarding water related issues or inquiries.
• Monitor the security of water storage sites and coordinate emergency response protocols.
• Train and oversee Operator I and II staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and development.
• Assist Supervisor in performing various tasks and special assignments related to the job.
• Assumes responsibilities of direct lead as required.
• Performs housekeeping duties in pump station; maintains a clean atmosphere in the Control Room.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.