Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Facility Operator in the Wimberley, TX area (including Manchaca, Canyon Lake, Floresville, Bulverde, Kyle, Bishop, New Braunfels, Sandia, Buda, San Marcos, Driftwood, and Maxwell).
This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor and will perform a variety of activities to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution system, and the wastewater collection system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)
- Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations.
- Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
- Maintains equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
- Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collections mains and pump stations.
- Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment .
- Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
- Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards. Calculates various ratios and dosages.
- Completes customer service work orders, updates and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws, rules and guidelines.
- Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).
QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)
- A high school diploma or GED.
- A valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- Minimum license requirement of C Water or C Wastewater for FO I, Must meet dual licensing requirements and have either a C Water and C Wastewater for FO II, Must meet dual licensing requirements of at least a B or above Water and B or above Wastewater for FO III.
- Reverse osmosis (RO) and MBR experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred
- Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal
- Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing
- Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters
- Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment
- A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and /or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
- Must be available to be on-call nights and on weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7day operation
The physical demands 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.
