Plant Operator III (Water Production)

Maintain water treatment plant equipment, operate equipment, and control the various treatment processes to ensure water quality criteria is met. Position reports to the Chief Operator.

• Operate and maintain plant equipment and plant processes

• Inspect, clean, repair, pumps, motors, meters, transmitters, etc.

• Ability to control and monitor processes manually or using SCADA

• Monitor equipment and make changes as necessary throughout the treatment processes

• Interrupt lab analysis results and make recommendations to staff relating to chemical dose adjustments

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interrupt and make quick assessments of system conditions and offer quick direction to staff in emergency situations

• Record and evaluate plant operations logs, reports, charts, etc.

• Supervise staff in the absence of the Chief Operator

• Train and supervise staff in maintenance procedures

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of the entire treatment process: flocculation, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, storage, and transmission

• Ability to operate various equipment such as power tools, tractor, excavator, mini excavator

• Ability to troubleshoot plant processes and respond accordingly

• Ability to operate a personal computer, use Microsoft Excel and Word effectively

• Must be able to work near hazardous chemicals and follow all safety policies and procedures

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather extremes

• Must be able to stand, walk and climb up to 6 hours daily; bend and stoop 4-6 hours daily; sit, crawl, and kneel 1 hour daily; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 lbs. 30 minutes; frequently push and pull up to 100 lbs. 30 minutes. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces and heights. Must have good speech, eyesight, balance, finger movement and be able to grasp objects.

Education and Experience:  High school diploma or GED required. Three (3) years experience in water treatment operations. Must possess a current TCEQ Class C Surface Water license in good standing. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's license with a clear driving record.

Prefer at least five years' experience.

Prefer a current TCEQ Class B Surface Water license.  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.

This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.