Salary: $20.50 - $32.92 Hourly Job Type: Full Time Location: College Station, TX Department: Water Services Department Job Number: 2402323 Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Under general supervision of the Lead Plant Maintenance Operator, the Plant Maintenance Operator maintains the wastewater treatment plants, water production facilities, and collection system lift stations to provide and protect public health, safety and sanitation while ensuring compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations. Work with potentially hazardous chemicals and equipment in potentially hazardous work areas and environmental conditions.

Principal Duties

Plant Maintenance Operator I

This is the entry level class for plant operations maintenance. Incumbents work under close supervision learning and performing aspects of the trade.

1. Maintain various water production and wastewater treatment related equipment including routine, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
2. Complete work orders and maintain comprehensive records of work performed using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
3. Follow all safe standard practices, identify safety hazards in the workplace, properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), utilize the proper tools/equipment in a safe manner, and adhere to all programs/policies/ procedures.
4. Perform basic facility maintenance tasks (carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc.) and maintain a clean/safe work environment.
5. Optimize equipment efficiency by locating sources of problems through observation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
6. Assist with maintaining inventories for equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock and reporting inventory levels.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Plant Maintenance Operator II

The Plant Maintenance Operator II performs all duties of the of the Plant Maintenance Operator I. This classification is distinguished from the entry level class in that incumbents work under limited and/or moderate supervision performing more complex skilled operations and maintenance duties.

Qualifications

Required:High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent.

Class A CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements issued by the State of Texas or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Possess either Class D Wastewater Treatment

orClass D Groundwater License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire

Ability to obtain either Class C Wastewater Treatment

orClass C Groundwater License within two (2) years of hire date

Available for 24-hour emergency response and shift work including on-call duties, after hours, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Preferred:Knowledge of wastewater treatment and groundwater production processes including operation and maintenance

Previous experience with the use of hand tools, heavy machinery, and metal fabrication equipment

Plant Maintenance Operator II candidates must meet all minimum qualifications of the Plant Maintenance Operator I, in addition to the following:

Required:Two (2) years of related experience

Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements issued by the State of Texas

Possess either Class C Groundwater

orClass C Wastewater License issued by the State of Texas

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening:Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.