Wastewater Pretreatment Plant Operator

Job Description:

Wastewater Pretreatment Plant Operator

Description

Job Summary
Operates and maintains a City of Bryan pretreatment plant in accordance with regulatory authority outlined in the site’s Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ( TCEQ ) permit.
Essential Job Functions

• Performs plant operations in accordance with regulatory authority.
• Responsible for meeting compliance with the site’s TCEQ permit.
• Oversees offloading of transported waste for site acceptance and processing.
• Monitors plant operations, tank volumes, and site conditions; makes recommendations and implements regulatory compliance actions as required.
• Promotes plant hygiene and appearance by routine washing of equipment and waste processing surfaces.
• Operates various pumps, motors, and other related equipment.
• Loads processed solids into containment boxes using a backhoe or other heavy machinery.
• Tracks customer activity and waste disposal using a computerized database.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED .
• At least one (1) year of work experience performing semi-skilled and/or skilled manual labor that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.

Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification and training may also be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be able to obtain a TCEQ Class C Wastewater Operator’s License and a TCEQ Class B Municipal Solid Waste Operator’s License within the timeframe set by the department.
• Must successfully pass an annual pulmonary function test and respirator fit test to determine the ability to function while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA ).
• Must submit to a TB test during employment as required. (Note: An initial TB test will be required during the post-offer physical examination. A negative test result must be received in order to be considered for employment.)

Salary:

$18.50-$20.50/hour (depending on qualifications)