Plant Operator I (Lake Palestine) - City of Tyler, TX : Job Details

Salary: $18.55 HourlyLocation : TX 75702, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 994932Department: WaterOpening Date: 10/09/2024Purpose Of Position To operate and maintain a water treatment plant in accordance with (TCEQ) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations to supply water to the citizens of Tyler. Essential Functions

Perform plant operations; operate pumps, motors, chemical feed pumps, etc. manually and or via SCADA

Perform lab analysis, interrupt results, make correct chemical adjustments based on results Perform data entry into computer

Perform or assist with plant maintenance, basin, or clarifier cleaning

Perform or assist with preventative plant maintenance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Answer phones, dispatch emergency call, customer complaints, conduct facility tours, etc.

Obtain minimum licensing requirement; TCEQ Class C Surface Water license and maintain in accordance with license requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to work any assigned shift; days, evenings, nights, swing, rotating, on-call, etc.

Must possess the ability to perform water treatment tasks in accordance with TCEQ regulations.

Must possess the ability to follow all safety procedures in and around hazardous chemicals.

Must possess the ability to perform basic math as it relates to water treatment.

Must be able to use a computer to retrieve and enter data.

Must be able to perform plant operations using SCADA system.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and effectively communicate using the English language.

Must be able to receive training and direction in accordance with policies and regulations.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit 1-8 hours daily. Ability to push, pull, carry up to 50 pounds; carry 20 pounds, lift 100 pounds; occasionally climb, stoop, and bend 1 hour daily.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred in the field of chemistry, biology or a related field but not requiredMust obtain TCEQ Class C Surface Water license within 18 months of employment and maintain license in good standing. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record.City Of Tyler Policy 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.The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:

• Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Award-winning Infants at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development

We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage. 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application incomplete , so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
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02 Are you able to obtain a TCEQ Class C surface Water license within 18 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a clear driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question