PLANT OPERATOR I - ENTRY LEVEL - TRAINING POSITION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that water and wastewater are in compliance with local, state and federal standards. This is accomplished by collecting samples and conducting testing, maintaining proper chemical balances, removing materials in water, operating, calibrating and monitoring equipment, documenting results, and maintaining equipment. Other duties include carrying out special tests, cleaning and maintaining work areas, and completing related work as assigned.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type - C
Class C Wastewater Operator License from the TCEQ
Individuals who do not have this license will be given twenty-four (24) months from hire date or promotion or four (4) failed attempts as a condition of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.
This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability.
Employees of this classification must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus; thus, facial hair is prohibited.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2 L Inspects plants and surrounding areas by observing, completing physical inspections, observing machinery, recording readings, checking chemical storage units, and making necessary adjustments.
3 L Treats water by changing raw water flow, setting chemical pumps, checking chemical tanks, checking feed lines and pumps, lime systems and water filters, adjusting lime slakers, changing chlorine settings, checking pump settings, adjusting filter washes, closing or opening drains, and observing chemical mixings.
4 L Collects water for testing and finishes tests by collecting at different dosages, adding chemicals, observing coagulation, and adjusting chemicals.
5 L Records information for incoming shifts by discussing next shift needs and plans, determining if current actions are adequate, and reviewing temperatures and weather.
6 L Stores and maintains chemicals by transferring chemicals, tracking chemicals consumed per shift, and documenting amounts used.
7 L Cleans and maintains all areas by cleaning equipment, stocking and storing supplies, and calibrating equipment.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Collects, classifies or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information.
People Responsibility Speaks or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.
Experience-Related Requirements Over three months and up to and including six months.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college
Mathematical Requirements Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.
Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Judgement Requirements Makes a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
Complexity of Work Performs semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens; or loss of life could occur but probability is low.
Physical Demands Light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, firefighting apparatus, protective equipment, gang mowers, tractors, vehicles, police vehicles or light trucks, firearms, computers, peripherals, medical or dental equipment, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, switchboard; or may repair power tools and light equipment and office machines.
Unavoidable Hazards Works with exposure to vibration such as operating a compressed air rock drilling machine; or works indoors in areas where fumes and noxious odors are generated such as painting booth, animal shelter, or engine repair facility; or outdoors in such areas as landfills or refuse disposal facility.
Safety of Others Responsible for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Position : 4772018

Code : 4778-24

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : RESOURCE RECOVERY

Grade : NE 108

Job Family : 51-8031.00 WATER AND WASTEWATE

Job Class : LEAD PLANT OPERATOR

Posting Start : 08/01/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.84-$28.27