Position Announcement





Position
:  Water Plant Operator I                              Date Officially Opened:  10-31-08

 

Hourly Starting Salary Range: $15.07 to $19.32 (DOQ)

 

 

Position Function

 

Performs duties to operate and maintain equipment in the water treatment and transmission system, and provides quality, potable water to customers.

 

 

Typical/Essential Duties

 

1)      Conducts lab tests by taking and analyzing samples, running tests on various equipment, cleaning bottles for auto sampler, and determining results of tests.

 

2)      Monitors and adjusts system flows, treatment process conditions, and storage levels by monitoring the status of production, storage, and delivery systems.

 

3)      Maintains and cleans plant and equipment; cleans the lab, washes lab ware, counters, and floors, and performs maintenance duties as needed or assigned.

 

4)      Maintains system reports and records by preparing and logging daily reports in computer system.

 

5)      May inspect construction activities at District facilities under the direction of an experienced Construction or Project Manager on a temporary basis.

 

6)      Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Must be able to read and comprehend technical information, directives, manuals, memos, reports, as well as, other work related materials.  Must have the ability to prepare analysis sheets, reports, inventories, logbooks, purchase orders, and work requests.  Must be able to calculate dosages and perform general math calculations.  Must possess, a TCEQ Class C (or higher) Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.  Must possess the equivalent of at least a Texas Class C driver’s license.  Must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical Exam, and applicable Background Checks.

 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please fax a completed application to “Personnel Department” at (972) 219-7519, or mail to UTRWD, Attn: Personnel Department, P.O. Box 305, Lewisville, TX 75067.  Position is currently considered open until filled.