Chief Water Plant Operator - the City of Azle, TX

**ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE CITY OF AZLE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION**

FOLLOWING TRAINING PERIOD, THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORKING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS

Full salary range for this position is $29.84 HRLY - $41.16 HRLY

Actual Starting Rate DOQ

If you are someone with a servant's heart who wants to join a team where there is room for advancement, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Health/Dental/Disability/Term Life benefits are paid at 100%, and you will be participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System pension plan to grow your retirement nest egg, with the City of Azle matching your contributions 2:1 at a rate of 7%.

Additionally, vacation and personal leave are available after six months of continuous service.

Incentive Pay for relevant certifications and licenses; quarterly employee recognition and appreciation events; and a great team of co-workers makes The City of Azle an ideal place to establish or expand your career.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

The Chief Water Plant Operator is responsible for scheduling, monitoring and evaluating the work of plant operators, and perform any other function or duty as required or involved in the treatment and production of potable drinking water. Preparing and submitting all monthly reports pertaining to water plant operations as required. Maintaining online and laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control records. Maintaining records of work performed, plant operations and work orders. Responsible for the supervision of all water plant operators. Instruct operators on proper chemical dosing and conducts routine safety checks of equipment and materials. Ensures all areas of the treatment plants and machines are in a state of readiness. Performs all duties and jobs using the best safety practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Include but are not limited to:

• Learn routine water quality analysis for each stage of the treatment process and accurately record data on routine forms
• Confirm that process chemicals are feeding accurately to ensure proper treatment and compliance with State standards
• Ensures compliance of all safety protocol
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as, greasing equipment
• Monitors filter performance and performs routine backwashing
• Communicates clearly and professionally with city employees and the public
• Performs general custodial and lawn care duties

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures and weather. Employee must possess the physical ability to safely: bend, stoop, lift, climb stairs and ladders, or work in confined spaces. Employee may be exposed to elevated noise levels working around machinery. Employee will be trained to work with potentially hazardous process and laboratory chemicals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Reading and writing skills sufficient for accurate communication and transference of information—must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Math skills sufficient for calculations associated with the water treatment industry—ability to use a calculator and/or computer for complicated equations
• Ability to use computer programs used by plant staff in daily operations, including the SCADA system
• Skilled in the use of hand tools. Ability to work with a variety of mechanical devices such as, pumps and motors, lawn care equipment such as, mowers and weed eaters
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must hold a current Class B Surface Water Treatment Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Supplemental Skills (Not Required, but useful to the position)

Pump and motor repair, ability to use heavy equipment such as backhoe and Bobcat, welding, and electrical experience.

The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Additional Information:

Prefer minimum of 2 years of college