Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee wellness programs
Retirement Plan
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid Holiday Leave
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The City of Baytown, located in Baytown, Texas, is a government entity dedicated to providing high-quality public services to its residents. With a focus on community development and sustainability, the City of Baytown operates numerous departments including Public Works and Engineering, which are instrumental in maintaining essential infrastructure and services. Among its core responsibilities is ensuring the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater, a critical public health and environmental function. The City is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the community they serve.
The Wastewater Operator I/II... Show More
The Wastewater Operator I/II... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain Texas driver's license within 90 days
- Six months of related experience for Operator I
- Two years of related experience for Operator II and III
- Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from TCEQ or ability to obtain within 18 months for Operator I
- Class "C" Certification for Operator II
- Class "B" Certification for Operator III
- Ability to perform heavy work involving exertion up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Willingness to work overtime and emergency situations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Six months to two years of related experience depending on operator level
- Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from TCEQ for Operator II
- Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from TCEQ preferred for Operator II and required for Operator III
- Two years experience in paraprofessional related role for Operator III
- Ability to maintain daily operation records
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to work well with co-workers and the public
Job Duties
- Participates in training of plant operations, equipment and grounds maintenance
- Participates in training of preventive maintenance of plant mechanical equipment
- Participates in training of laboratory testing, recording results, and reporting and monitoring all data
- Participates in cleaning of the plant such as clarifiers, bar screen area, and digester
- Participates in keeping the Treatment Plant compliant with the EPA's Risk Management Plan, and the TCEQ's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan permits
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
- Performs general plant cleanup and yard maintenance, checks and maintains equipment, oil or grease machinery, and wash down the plant on a daily basis
- Makes plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment
- Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed
- Changes out polymer
- Collects samples and runs tests on effluent, mixing basins, and clarifiers - DO, pH, CL2, 30 minute settling tests
- Plant operations: waste solids, runs belt press, supernatant digesters, operates valves and pumps to transfer sludge from one place to another
- Sometimes supervises operations
- Collect and run daily/weekly samples and storm water sampling during inclement weather as required by TCEQ
- Ensure proper chlorination and dechlorination, clean clarifiers, running of belt press
- Make plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment
- Prepare work orders, retrieve purchase orders to complete work ordered
- Acquire bids for work to be completed following HUB vendors list
- Complete monthly reports for water intake/output averages and weekly reports for daily averages
- Provide routine maintenance and groundskeeping as needed in the plant
- Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed
- Changes out polymer
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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