Plant Operator I Wastewater
New Braunfels Utilities
Date: 16 hours ago
City: New Braunfels, TX
Salary:
$20.99
-
$32.53
per hour
Contract type: Full time

Position Summary
The Plant Operator I is an entry-level position that focuses on achieving competency through learning and understanding a variety of technical work utilized for the operation of New Braunfels Utilities' wastewater
treatment systems, including the North and South Kuehler, Gruene Road, and Sam C. McKenzie treatment facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under supervision of Plant Operator II, III, or Sr., operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, motors, and other
equipment
Performs process control laboratory tests for chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, ammonia, phosphorus, TSS, and dissolved oxygen as necessary
Inspects and performs minor maintenance of treatment plant equipment
Assists PdM Techs with major repair work when required
Performs general housekeeping duties at wastewater treatment sites
Cleans and removes algae from clarifier troughs and skims floatable solids from processes
Monitors wastewater system through SCADA system and reacts to alarms within the system
Records and logs meter readings, hour readings, chemical usage, maintenance activities, operating conditions, and other pertinent information daily
Performs daily rounds at treatment plants to monitor and inspect treatment equipment and machinery
Calibrates and verifies accuracy of treatment plant analyzers and laboratory equipment at required intervals
Records data and operating conditions in appropriate spreadsheets or logbooks
Dewaters biosolids using belt filter press
Moves 30-yd trailers to level biosolids in belt filter press process
Uses skid steer to remove screened solids from barscreen and fine screen areas
Assist in the change out of one-ton chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders
Other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Team and Safety
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures.
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience
Required Field of Study: General Studies
Certification and Licensures Requirements
Employee must obtain a Class 'D' Wastewater Operator License within one year of employment
Class 'C' Wastewater Operator License must be obtained prior to expiration of the 'D' Water Operator License
Class 'C' Driver’s License
Other Minimum Qualifications
The Plant Operator I is an entry-level position that focuses on achieving competency through learning and understanding a variety of technical work utilized for the operation of New Braunfels Utilities' wastewater
treatment systems, including the North and South Kuehler, Gruene Road, and Sam C. McKenzie treatment facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under supervision of Plant Operator II, III, or Sr., operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, motors, and other
equipment
Performs process control laboratory tests for chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, ammonia, phosphorus, TSS, and dissolved oxygen as necessary
Inspects and performs minor maintenance of treatment plant equipment
Assists PdM Techs with major repair work when required
Performs general housekeeping duties at wastewater treatment sites
Cleans and removes algae from clarifier troughs and skims floatable solids from processes
Monitors wastewater system through SCADA system and reacts to alarms within the system
Records and logs meter readings, hour readings, chemical usage, maintenance activities, operating conditions, and other pertinent information daily
Performs daily rounds at treatment plants to monitor and inspect treatment equipment and machinery
Calibrates and verifies accuracy of treatment plant analyzers and laboratory equipment at required intervals
Records data and operating conditions in appropriate spreadsheets or logbooks
Dewaters biosolids using belt filter press
Moves 30-yd trailers to level biosolids in belt filter press process
Uses skid steer to remove screened solids from barscreen and fine screen areas
Assist in the change out of one-ton chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders
Other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Team and Safety
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures.
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience
Required Field of Study: General Studies
Certification and Licensures Requirements
Employee must obtain a Class 'D' Wastewater Operator License within one year of employment
Class 'C' Wastewater Operator License must be obtained prior to expiration of the 'D' Water Operator License
Class 'C' Driver’s License
Other Minimum Qualifications
- Flexibility in available hours, including holidays, weekends, and/or after hours is required.
- Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
- Pass a medical evaluation and fit test in accordance with OSHA standards for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134).
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