What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Operator 1 position at MUSTANG SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT?
Mustang Special Utility District (Mustang SUD) is Texas' most extensive Special Utility District, providing water and wastewater services across more than 220 square miles. With over 43,000 active connections in one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., Mustang SUD is committed to excellence in public service, living up to our motto: “Second to None—Providing Life’s Most Precious Resource.”
Position Summary
As a Water Operator I at Mustang Special Utility District, you will be essential in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of potable water to our residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Your responsibilities will include operating and maintaining equipment such as pumps, valves and light machinery, performing routine inspections, and addressing repairs to maintain the water system’s integrity and reliability. Your role is crucial in maintaining water quality and service reliability, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adhering to regulatory standards.
Essential Functions:
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Assist with daily, weekly and monthly inspections of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and storage tanks and aquifer levels. Report abnormal alarms and readings to Senior Operator.
- Operational Duties: Support and assist with operation of pumps, valves, motors and chemical feed systems. Observe water flow, tank levels and pressure gauges. Assist with adjustment of equipment under supervision to maintain proper system operation. Record readings from meters and SCADA systems. Pull accurate daily logs under supervision and notify Water Operations Supervisor of any unusual readings. Collect and analyze water samples and perform basic field tests. You will also assist with and learn the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, valves and service lines.
- Customer Service: Respond to water quality complaints and assist with proper method of treatment and corrective action. Relay any information to Senior Operator.
Safety and Compliance: Assist with proper operation of system in compliance with TCEQ, EPA and local water quality standards. Assist with the maintenance of all reports and documentation. Stay current on hazard awareness, emergency procedures and best practices.
Qualifications:- Qualifications
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Required:
- Ability to obtain TCEQ Water Operator D License within 6 months of employment.
Preferred:
- Water operation and/or maintenance experience.
- TCEQ Water Operator D License.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Outdoor Setting: You will primarily work in an outdoor environment, utilizing standard equipment such as power tools, hand tools, pumps, heavy equipment, trucks and trailers. Involving physical activity such as walking, climbing and handling the equipment.
- Schedule: Must be able to work outside of regular business hours to meet regulatory deadlines or respond to emergencies. This includes working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Will also be subject to on-call rotation.
- Safety Gear: Consistently wear protective gear such as safety shoes, safety vests, gloves, and hard hats to ensure safety during fieldwork.
Conditions Of Employment:
- Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License before employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).
- Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Mustang SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to any characteristics protected by law. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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