Plant Operator II

Perform skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's Westside and Southside Wastewater Treatment Plants so that all treated water quality meets the State and Federal discharge permit requirements. PLANT OPERATOR II (WASTEWATER TREATMENT) PAY SCALE: $23.98 per hour with "B" TCEQ Certification and a $3,000 starting bonus ($1,500 at start and $1,500 after 6 months of employment). Operate and maintain plant equipment and plant processes. Perform physical chemical analysis to monitor and adjust plant processes accordingly. Interpret lab analysis on collected samples. Monitor charts, meters, recorders, equipment, and make adjustments accordingly. Report equipment malfunctions and irregularities in operations. Record and evaluate plant operations, logs and charts. Inspect/clean/repair pumps, motors, aerators, digesters, clarifiers, lift stations, and other equipment Operate plant equipment and treatment processes. Work requires being onsite. Other Job Functions: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Comprehend technical manuals and construction plans. Operate a personal computer. Order parts, supplies, etc. Communicate with staff and the public. Perform other job duties as assigned. Needed Skills: Possess knowledge of mechanical principles and troubleshoot electrical failures. Possess the skill to troubleshoot plant processes and act accordingly. Possess knowledge of the principles of safety involving use of power tools, electrical equipment, and hazardous materials. Possess ability to operate power equipment/tools. Must have the ability to perform lab analysis on collected samples. Must have good speech, eyesight, hearing, balance, finger movement and be able to grasp objects. Must be able to stand, walk, and climb up to 8 hours daily; ben and stoop 6-8-hours daily, sit, crawl, kneel; twist and turn up to 1 hour daily; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs; frequently push and pull up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces, and heights. Must be able to work any shift assigned including days, evenings, nights, swing, rotating, on-call/as needed. Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with clear driving record. For Plant Operator II with Class "B" Wastewater Certification: Must currently have a valid Class "B" Wastewater License as issued by TCEQ. It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.