J ob Description Under supervision operates various pumps and motors; responsible for controlling mechanical electrical and chemical equipment in the pumping or treatment of wastewater the reading and recording of meter readings to determine process requirements. Individual in this position is assigned on-call duties and subject to call-out.

Essential job function:

Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater sludge and effluents. Responsible for the operation routine servicing and care of various wastewater treatment plant equipment. Monitors and reports on water flows and systems. Operates valves and gates; starts and stops pumps motors and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Performs routine lab and field tests. Provides preventive and schedule maintenance to ultra-violet lights. Operates chemical feed equipment. Keeps written records. Assists Plant Helpers in cleaning troughs shoveling sand to drying beds and mowing grass. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater; sludge; and effluents. Responsible for the operation; routine servicing and care of various wastewater treatment plant equipment. Monitors and reports on water flows and systems. Operates valves and gates; starts and stops pumps; motors and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Performs routine lab and field tests. Provides preventive and scheduled maintenance to ultra-violet lights. Operates chemical feed equipment. Keeps written records. Assists Plant Helpers in cleaning troughs; shoveling sand to drying beds and mowing grass. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to obtain Class "D" level wastewater certification from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment. Must obtain a Class "C" wastewater certification; as mandated by TCEQ; within 2 years of employment and maintain certification to remain in position. Two years' experience in a wastewater related field or two years' experience with pumps; motors; electrical equipment or experience at a processing plant. Additional Information Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful. All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville's citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before during and/or immediately after an emergency.

All positions require the following:

1) High School diploma or equivalent 2) a valid driver's license 3) satisfactory driving record and 4) proof to work in the U.S. legally. The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination drug screen and background investigation. Disclaimer The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar related or a logical extension of the work assigned.