Water Plant Operator (Dallas Water Utilities)

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Job Summary

The Water Plant Operator performs operational activities at a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, or at a system of pumping stations to ensure water supply meets customer needs and quality meets established guidelines of regulatory agencies.

Job Description
 

Essential Functions

1 Remotely operates equipment from computer terminals or manually adjusts machinery at a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, or at a system of pumping stations to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of water; collects samples, monitors SCADA system, and performs visual inspections; accepts chemical deliveries and follows all policies and protocols for chemical management.

2 Functions at a journey level and provides training for one to three apprentice operators including making recommendations for performance reviews to ensure productivity and quality is achieved.

3 Interprets data from computer terminals, reads instruments, and gauges to monitor the equipment condition, flow volume, and treatment process to ensure flow rates and quality parameters are maintained; checks and inspects equipment, performs cleaning, flushes, and draining, monitors filters, and performs other maintenance.

4 Makes decisions within guidelines to change automatic chemical feed rates on machinery or pumping volume rates to make certain constant quality is maintained; reports chemical spills and assists in emergency situations.

5 Maintains records of tests, volumes, levels, adjustments to flows, and operations to provide documentation of activities consistent with regulatory requirements.

6 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality limits for chemicals and turbidity.

2 Knowledge of water purification or wastewater treatment plant equipment, processes and procedures or pump station equipment

3 Ability to train apprentice operators.

4 Ability to write reports and keep accurate records.

5 Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and walking, etc.

6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

AND

• Class C (or higher) Surface Water Operator license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)*

OR

• Class C (or higher) Water Distribution Operator license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)* 

*Applicants with current Distribution or Surface Water license(s) from other states must apply for and obtain the appropriate license from the TCEQ in order to qualify. *

 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out.

• Some positions are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Posting Close Date: 06/15/2024

Salary Range

 

$21.68 - $26.35

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.