NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Wastewater Operator I/II/III
2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$16.79/hr - $26.57/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Wastewater Operators I/II/III to maintain essential water services in the community. The role involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Participates in training of plant operations, equipment and grounds maintenance
Participates in training of preventive maintenance of plant mechanical equipment
Participates in training of laboratory testing, recording results, and reporting and monitoring all data
Participates in cleaning of the plant such as clarifiers, bar screen area, and digester
Participates in keeping the Treatment Plant compliant with the EPA’s Risk Management Plan, and the TCEQ’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan permits
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Performs general plant cleanup and yard maintenance, checks and maintains equipment, oil or grease machinery, and wash down the plant on a daily basis
Makes plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment
Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed. Changes out polymer
Collects samples and runs tests on effluent, mixing basins, and clarifiers – DO, pH, CL2, 30 minute settling tests. Plant operations: waste solids, runs belt press, supernatant digesters, operates valves and pumps to transfer sludge from one place to another. Sometimes supervises operations
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Collect and run daily/weekly samples and storm water sampling during inclement weather as required by TCEQ
Ensure proper chlorination and dechlorination, clean clarifies, running of belt press. Makes plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment
Prepare work orders, retrieve purchase orders to complete work ordered Acquire bids for work to be completed following HUB vendors list
Complete monthly reports for water intake/output averages and weekly reports for daily averages
Provide routine maintenance and groundskeeping as needed in the plant. Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed. Changes out polymer
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Six months of related experience
Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from date in position
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses
Two years of related experience
Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses
Two years experience in a paraprofessional related role
Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ
Preferred
Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holistic Health & Wellness
Retirement
Disability Insurance
Training and Tuition Assistance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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