What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Operator(Granbury) position at Nexus Water Group?
For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
The Water/Wastewater Operator performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.
* 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
* Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
* Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
* Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
* Additional Benefit Plans includeMedical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
* Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
- Operates and maintains the water/wastewater treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines;
- Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes necessary adjustments to keep facility within permit limits; Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards
- Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality standards are met.
- Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed.
- Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
- Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Complete customer service work orders, updates and maintains activity with required documentation and closes work orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs routine tests on water treatment facilities including tests related to treatment process, chemicals, pumps, motors, and routine water quality sampling. Collect and analyze appropriate readings of gauges and meters;
- Conducts routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
- Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
- Documents plant performance including daily flow, well meter readings and chemical dosage and usage.
- Other duties assigned.
Field Based Role
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.