Plant Operator I (Water Plant)

To operate and maintain a water treatment plant in accordance with (TCEQ) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations to supply water to the citizens of Tyler.

• Perform plant operations; operate pumps, motors, chemical feed pumps, etc. manually and or via SCADA

• Perform lab analysis, interrupt results, make correct chemical adjustments based on results Perform data entry into computer

• Perform or assist with plant maintenance, basin, or clarifier cleaning

• Perform or assist with preventative plant maintenance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Answer phones, dispatch emergency call, customer complaints, conduct facility tours, etc.

• Obtain minimum licensing requirement; TCEQ Class C Surface Water license and maintain in accordance with license requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work any assigned shift; days, evenings, nights, swing, rotating, on-call, etc.

• Must possess the ability to perform water treatment tasks in accordance with TCEQ regulations.

• Must possess the ability to follow all safety procedures in and around hazardous chemicals.

• Must possess the ability to perform basic math as it relates to water treatment.

• Must be able to use a computer to retrieve and enter data.

• Must be able to perform plant operations using SCADA system.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and effectively communicate using the English language.

• Must be able to receive training and direction in accordance with policies and regulations.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit 1-8 hours daily. Ability to push, pull, carry up to 50 pounds; carry 20 pounds, lift 100 pounds; occasionally climb, stoop, and bend 1 hour daily.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:   High School diploma or GED required. Must have the ability to obtain a Class "C" Surface Water Certification within one (1) year and six (6) months of employment.  Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record.

At least one (1) year of experience in water treatment is preferred. 

Some college preferred, including course work in chemistry, biology or a related field. 

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.  The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace.  All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.

Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.