Download job description - City of Jacksonville, Texas

Water Plant Operator I
JOB DESCRIPTION
Full Time
(40 hours/ week with occasional overtime)
PAY RANGE:
/hr.
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in operation of water production plants to control flow and processing
of water in accordance with State and EPA requirements. Including, but not limited to, assisting
in the preparation of daily operational reports to meet regulatory requirements, collecting water
samples, conducting laboratory tests, etc.
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular and timely attendance at work. Assists in the
preparation of daily operational reports to meet regulatory requirements. Assists in collection of
water samples and conducts laboratory tests. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and
gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of water, and responds to water
complaints. Flushing for water quality complaints, dead ends, locates, operates and records
distribution valves. Checks water wells/pump stations. Locates, repairs, and maintains
automatic flushers. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge
readings and tests results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines,
and generators to control flow of raw water. Maintains log of operations and records meter and
gauge readings. Collects and enters data for water quality complaints, plant data, bacteria
samples, chemical inventory and ordering; orders and maintains chemicals. Assists water/sewer
maintenance and construction crews, develops SOP, and performs any necessary vehicle
maintenance. Serves as "essential personnel" and remain available for immediate call-in due to
any natural or man-made disaster, or any other event the Director of Public Works, Water
Utilities Director, or the City Manager deem necessary. Contributes to team effort by performing
other related duties as assigned.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks
performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the
class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning
duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) to two (2)
years related experience required.
Class “C” Ground Water State Certification or the ability to obtain a Class "C" State Certification
in Ground Water, issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, to be renewed every
3 years, within 18 months of continued service. Failure to obtain certification in 18 months will
result in possible termination.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KOWLEDGEAND SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents
such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to
write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as
discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume;
ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal
with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Proficient in Excel
and Microsoft Word or willing to learn. Ability to operate a vehicle for City business, 1-ton crane
truck, back-hoe, fort lift, lawn mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, gas detector, self-contained
breathing apparatus, dissolved oxygen meter, pH meter, voltage meter, megger, analogers, and
various other tools and meters of the trade. Ability to assist in making adjustments to water well
stations; CL2, pumps, motors, scales, polymer, pressure tanks and compressors. Ability to
assist in collecting daily bacterial samples for the Lab, and complete daily logs. Ability to attend
training classes to upgrade license and received mandatory classes as directed by the TCEQ.
Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally
exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
The employee in this position is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any
natural or manmade disaster, or any other event the Water Treatment/Water Production
Superintendent, the Director of Public Works, or the City Manager deem necessary.
ADA/EEO COMPLIANCE: The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective
employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and criminal
background checks, physical and drug screens are required. In addition, job related tests may
also be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of
Jacksonville and the employee and is subject to change by the City of Jacksonville as the needs
of the City and requirements of the job change.
CRIMINAL HISTORY, DRUG TEST and DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED.
City of Jacksonville conducts RANDOM DRUG tests