W/WW Operator I, II, III

The Water and Wastewater Operators perform daily operations relating to the City's municipal water system and Wastewater Treatment plant and wells, including complying with all state and federal regulations. The Operator fulfills various duties associated with general water and wastewater collection system infrastructure maintenance. Reports to: Utilities Foreman Exempt: No Essential Functions: NOTE: Regular attendance is considered an Essential Function for this position. Collect daily, weekly, and monthly samples from the city's wastewater treatment facilities Conducts routine wastewater quality analysis and completes chain of custody forms as needed Performs repairs and modifications to wastewater treatment facilities, including pumps, screw press, cloth filters, airlifts, and chemical injection devices Reads gauges, charts, blueprints, meters, and other metering devices. Help with troubleshooting and resolving treatment issues. Conduct safety inspections of vehicles and equipment and set up traffic safety devices such as cones, signs, and barricades as necessary, redirect traffic as needed, and wear protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assigned. Prepares, gathers, and transports tools, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete work assignments. Maintains cleanliness in and around treatment facilities and wastewater treatment lab Perform difficult manual labor and skilled tasks that require use of lifting heavy objects, stooping, bending and twisting Learn relevant city policies, rules and requirements. Strictly follow the rules and regulations at the local, state and federal level Properly report incidents and unsafe conditions or processes to the supervisor. Perform on-call duties as assigned, including rounds. Maybe actively involved in emergency operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience Required:

High School diploma/GED required.

One (1) year of experience in maintenance/construction or equivalent experience.

Operator I - TCEQ Wastewater Treatment D License or ability to get within 1 year; Operator II - TCEQ Wastewater Treatment C License plus two years in wastewater treatment operations; Operator III - TCEQ Wastewater Treatment B License plus five years working in wastewater treatment operations.

Any similar combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:

Valid Texas Class C Driver s License with a 2-year satisfactory driving record, as defined by City policy.

Proof of citizenship and eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Subject to a pass a pre-employment, non-DOT drug screen and physical.

Preferred Certification:

First Aid and CPR/AED

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Working Conditions:

The work condition characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Most work occurs outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather. Subject to sunburn and other sun exposure reactions.

Exposure to traffic, dust, fumes, and loud noise is routinely encountered in maintenance operations.

Exposure to vibration, airborne particles, petroleum distillates, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, fumes, loud noise, and risk of electric shock. They may be exposed to falls from elevated areas.

Exposure to herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Exposure to stinging and biting insects, poisonous plants, snakes, and other wildlife.

May encounter occasional stressful situations.

Work includes a response to emergencies, some weekends, holidays, on-call, scheduled rounds, special events, and some after-hours. Attendance may be required at City Council meetings, most of which occur after hours.

Work requires travel to purchase supplies or parts or may require travel to attend training or conduct City business that could include overnight stays.

Employment applications may be obtained on the City's website at www.cityofmanor.org or at City Hall located at 105 E. Eggleston St. Manor, TX 78653. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications.

Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This description reflects management s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The City of Manor is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act & Accommodations Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact the Human Resources Department at ....

Applicants shall submit a City of Manor application for employment, either at City Hall or via e-mail on the City of Manor website at www.cityofmanor.org to the Human Resources Department.

The City of Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer