Water Operator I - Dallas Water Utilities - Multiple Locations

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Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **Job Summary** Under limited supervision, performs journey level operator work at a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or at a system of pumping stations to ensure water services continuously achieve all local, state and federal regulatory requirements while simultaneously meeting customer demands. **Job Description**   **Overview** The Water Operator I performs journey level work in the monitoring and operation of a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or a system of pumping stations to ensure water service need of customers are met and that quality standards established by regulatory agencies are continuously met. **Essential Functions** **1.** Works collaboratively with counterparts to operate a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or a system of pumping stations to ensure continuous water service, which meets established guidelines. **2.** With limited supervision, monitors system performance, adjusting equipment, processes, computerized pumping stations, and other related assets as needed to ensure a constant water supply, quality of water, and/or effectively treated effluent. **3**. Reads gauges and instruments, gathers samples, and conducts tests to ensure proper functioning of equipment and provide emergency response in case of failure. **4**. Inspects equipment, checks for safety hazards, unusual conditions, and possible malfunctions to ensure continuous operation of equipment, and reduce maintenance repairs. **5**. Maintains routine paperwork to ensure proper documentation of flows, volumes, performance graphs, and other operational adjustments as required by regulatory agencies. **6.** Collects grab samples and performs routine analysis to monitor water quality and ensure compliance. **7**. Accepts, inspects, and ensures chemical deliveries are unloaded properly, at the correct location while adhering to established policies and protocols for chemical management. **8**. Performs assigned clean up duties and minor preventive maintenance to maintain the facilities in a safe and effective condition. Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeps parts and supplies in order. **9**. Transports tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site. **10**. Ensures building and equipment checks, including remote locations are performed every shift. **11**. Coordinates with other divisions and groups within Dallas Water Utilities as needed due to operational needs and requirements. **12**. Enters and submits maintenance requests into an asset management system. **13**. Acts at a journey level operator and provides training for apprentice operators, including making recommendations for performance reviews to ensure productivity and quality is achieved. **14**. Participates in various training and learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and develop strong competency and skills. Performs other relevant work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** * Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations for public water and/or wastewater systems.  * Knowledge of water purification or wastewater treatment plant equipment, processes and procedures or pump station equipment. * Knowledge of mechanical principles of water pumps, valves, large electric motors, and related switch gear. * Knowledge of chemistry. * Ability to be detect detail and observe potential hazards and dangers. * Ability to perform mathematical calculations. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. * Ability to train apprentice operators. * Ability to write reports and keep accurate records. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Ability to work either day or night shifts, holidays, and weekends. * Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and walking, etc. * Ability to use hand tools. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **EDUCATION:** * High School Diploma or GED. **EXPERIENCE:** * Two (2) years of work experience, of which one (1) must be hands-on in the field of the required license as defined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for applicable licensure. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:** * Current TCEQ Class “C” or higher Operator’s License * For Water Treatment Plants: Surface Water Operator's License * For Wastewater Treatment Plants: Wastewater Operator's License * For Pumping: Distribution OR Surface Water Operator's License * Valid Driver's License with good driving record \*All license requirements are referenced here: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. \*Applicants with current water operator license(s) from other states must apply for and obtain the appropriate license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to qualify. [Occupational Licensing - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing) **EQUIVALENCY:** * Thirty-two (32) semester college hours will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** * Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out. * Availability to work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. **Salary Range**   $50,731.20 - $57,636.80   The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.