Salary : $53,934.40 Annually

Location : Public Works Administration Building, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: FY24-2500027

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 10/12/2024

Closing Date: 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Central

General Statement

Under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator, the Wastewater Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily safe operation of the City's 4.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, which utilizes an activated sludge treatment process in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The Wastewater Plant operates 24 hours a day, 356 days a year. This position is classified as essential personnel which may include returning to public works facilities or other city facilities during disasters and emergencies as directed by the Director of Water Utilities; and must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to Kyle.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains various plan operations and maintenance records.

• Maintains records of samples, results, and field-testing parameters in accordance with predefined standards.

• Perform routine process control testing on treatment process.

• Read various laboratory equipment displays and correctly record results on log forms.

• Must provide organizational support by following all policies and procedures.

• Must be present on site when scheduled and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Observes and follows safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Must be able to multi-task to meet all productive standards and complete assignments and work in a timely manner.

• Utilize Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting and communication.

• Must live within forty-five (45) minutes of normal travel time to Kyle, Texas. Will be required to participatein the on-call schedule.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, competent training, and certification from a technical or vocational school; and

• Minimum of two (2)years of experience inactivated sludge treatment plant operations.

• An Associate's Degree in Environmental or Life Science field preferred.

• Class "C" Wastewater Treatment license issued by TCEQ, must have the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date; Class "B" highly preferred but not required.

• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.

• Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and be eligible for coverage under the City's vehicle insurance provider.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of TCEQ rules governing wastewater collection and treatment.

• Experience with compliance sampling methodologies, sample processing, sample custody, and field work related to environmental assessments.

• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment processes utilized in chemical and biological laboratory analysis. Knowledge of basic chemistry and principles, practices, protocols and methods for wastewater testing and analysis. Knowledge of sampling techniques and proper and environmentally safe methods for transfer and analysis of chemical and biological samples. Knowledge of local, state, and federal water quality criteria, water pollution regulations, and occupational safety requirements.

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.

• Ability to analyze problems and plan solutions.

• Abilitytointerpret laboratory reports, and written information/instructions.

• WrittenCommunication-Abletoreadandinterpretwritteninformation.Abilitytoreadandinterpretdocumentssuchassafetyrules,operatingandmaintenanceinstructions,andproceduremanuals.Abilitytodraftroutinereportsandcorrespondence.

• Verbal Communication - Abilitytospeakeffectivelybeforegroupsofcustomersoremployeesoftheorganization.

• MathematicalSkills- Abilitytoadd,subtract,multiply,anddivideinallunitsofmeasure,usingwholenumbers,commonfractions,anddecimals.Abilitytocomputerate,ratio,andpercentandtodrawandinterpretbargraphs.

• OrganizationsSupport-Followpoliciesandprocedures; develop and maintain standard operating procedures as needed.

• Judgment-Includesappropriatepeopleinthe decision-makingprocess.

• Planning/Organizing-Usestimeefficiently; ability to multitask various job assignments efficiently.

• Quantity-Meetsproductivestandards;Completesworkina timelymanner.

• SafetyandSecurity-Observessafetyandsecurityprocedures;reportspotentiallyunsafeconditions;usesequipmentandmaterialsproperly.

• Adaptability-Adaptstochangesintheworkenvironment;abletodealwithfrequentchange,delays,orunexpectedevents.

• Attendance/Punctuality-Isconsistentlyatworkandontime;arrivesatmeetingsandappointmentsontime.

• Dependability -Followsinstructions, responds to managementdirection; takesresponsibilityforownactions.

• Initiative-Asksforandoffershelpwhenneeded.

Any individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 115 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.

Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This position works with or is exposed to hazardous conditions involved in the treatment of wastewater.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed.It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

TEAM KYLE BENEFITS!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums
  • A portion of dependent premiums is covered by the City!
• Wellness Initiatives
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) **Restricted
• Mission Square - optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

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