Plant Operator I

Position Overview:

As a Plant Operator, your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works. The Wastewater Plant Operator plays a significant role in maintaining the safety and health of the environment.

Compensation: Starts at $17/hr

Location: 1821 E. Sugarcane Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596

Schedule: Monday through Saturday 3am to 3pm

Essential Functions

• Responsible for mixing the wastewater chemicals and adding to them as needed.
• Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
• Performs cleanup of the area as required.
• Checks tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
• Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment.
• May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment, including forklift truck and skid steer.
• May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
• Cleans and maintains process equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
• Committed to growth in a company.
• Collaborative with team members.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Organizational ability.
• Reliable transportation.
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).

Working Environment:

• Lifting, climbing, and bending
• Must be able to work on feet most of the workday
• Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Strong odors and smells

This job description in no way states of implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in the position. Employees will be required to follow any other legal or ethical job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Liquid Environmental Solutions has an "at will" relationship with team members.