Treatment Operator I/II

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Treatment Operator I/II to support the Water Treatment Plant. This position will be an overnight shift with a 7 on 7 off shift schedule.

ABOUT CEDAR PARK As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities of Treatment Operator I

• Operates and maintains the city water treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Performs routine tests on water treatment facility filters, treatment process, chemicals, pumps, motors, and water, and takes appropriate reading of gauges and meters.
• Records plant telemetry information from satellite pumping stations, and maintains records of water treatment facility operations.
• Performs routine inspections of water treatment facilities, monitors, pumps, tanks, valves, appurtenances, chemicals,
• clarifiers and filters, visually and with computer system, and adjusts equipment and chemicals to maintain specified
• operating conditions.
• Performs various chemical analyses, including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, fluorides, taste and odor control, and
• hardness tests and ensures proper calibration of measuring feed equipment.
• Routinely uses laboratory equipment.
• Routinely calibrates online monitoring analyzers.
• Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, and records data on logs and
• charts.
• Monitors distribution for the plant with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
• Ensures cleanliness of water facilities and cleans equipment as necessary.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance of water treatment equipment.
• Performs minor welding when necessary.
• Assists in preparing reports to state and federal regulatory agencies as required.
• Operates small boat to check and adjust the raw water intake (water treatment only)
• May operate mower, weed eater, and other grounds maintenance equipment,
• May operate backhoe and other heavy equipment; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities of Treatment Operator II

• Performs periodic tests on water treatment facility pumps, motors, and water, and takes appropriate reading of gauges and meters.
• May assist with training of other operators and assistants.
• Uses work order management system (Lucity); and
• Monitors and uses the SCADA system.

Treatment Operator I:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in water treatment operations;
  Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Water Treatment - Class C Surface Water Certification (or greater) from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  (TCEQ), required.
• Valid Texas Drivers License applicable to job responsibilities, with an acceptable driving record.
• This position will be an overnight shift with a 7 on 7 off shift schedule.

Treatment Operator II:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in water treatment operations;
  Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Water Treatment - Class B Surface Water Treatment License (TCEQ), required.
• Valid Texas Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and equipment used in water treatment facilities.
• plumbing.
• welding.
• handling hazardous materials, minor electrical repair.
• basic chemistry.
• pumps and motors.
• water chemical analyzing equipment.
• city, state, and federal water treatment specifications and regulations.
• laboratory testing and procedures.

Skill/Ability to :

• Learn and comply with state and federal regulations applicable to water treatment facilities.
• perform simple mathematical calculations.
• operate personal computer and computerized equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• maintain appropriate necessary certifications, including Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and acceptable driving record.

Treatment Operator I Compensation Range:
$24.09 to $30.25 per hour, depending on experience
Treatment Operator II Compensation Range:
$26.56 to $33.35 per hour, depending on experience

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Utility Superintendent

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has contact with other city employees and with the general public

APPLICATION PROCESS This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online at style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability. The City of Cedar Park has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park! The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team, and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high-tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas. Discover Cedar Park: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Tourism site for Cedar Park: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Lakeline Park: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Bell District Flyover: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description .