Bio-Solids Plant Operator

To operate and maintain all processes of a wastewater bio-solids facility and a wastewater treatment facility. Ensure that bio solids standards and water quality standards meet State and Federal requirements before disposal or discharge. Read, interpret and apply State and Federal regulations required by a State of Texas Wastewater Discharge Permit. Monitor charts, meters, recorders, and equipment and make adjustments accordingly. Collect samples from treatment units and perform chemical analysis and adjust processes accordingly. Perform laboratory analysis on treatment plant effluent and biosolids. Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Work with electrical equipment and hazardous materials. Maintain processes and structures associated with a biosolids and wastewater treatment facility. Troubleshoot biosolids and wastewater processes and act accordingly. Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other equipment. Utilize hand and power tools. Keep accurate maintenance records. Maintain plant structures, buildings and grounds. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Must be able to work in extremes of temperature; must be able to lift 100-pounds occasionally, 50-pounds frequently, and 25-pounds constantly. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

High School diploma or GED required plus at least one (1) year of job related experience preferred. Must be familiar with hand tools. Must have the ability to obtain a Class "C" Wastewater Certification as issued by TCEQ within one (1.5) year of employment. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license with a good driving record. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, but must be available for rotating on-call duty, which may work after hours, weekends, and holidays. Must have a telephone and reliable transportation. 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.