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Under general supervision, perform a variety of moderately complex tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection, or water distribution systems facility. Perform in both operations and maintenance disciplines with demonstrated competency in both disciplines. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Performs process control tasks under normal, temporary, and emergency operating conditions; conducts tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calibrate field instruments, and make changes to chemical pumping rate as required.
- Maintains balanced and consistent operation of plant equipment based on established process control techniques.
- Ensures plant processes are always operating within regulated parameters as mandated by State, Federal, and AWU requirements; reports out-of-compliance occurrences to supervisor and superintendent.
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, changing equipment oil/fluids, and installing packing, bearings, and seals.
- Performs predictive and corrective maintenance on specialized treatment facility equipment such as pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and valves.
- Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical and process failures; conducts routine rounds of the plant to monitor treatment process, identify and troubleshoot process, resolve anomalies or mechanical problems with plant equipment; and escalates more complex issues as necessary.
- Monitors and interprets data from SCADA systems, computerized control systems, and instrument panels and gauges in order to make basic to advanced process changes under normal and temporary operating conditions.
- Maintains treatment facility operations and maintenance records using log books, databases, and spreadsheets; assists with generating trend analysis and reports from historical data.
- Assists with on-the-job training of Austin Water Treatment Plant Workers and Austin Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associates.
- Acts as a member of Confined Space Entry Team and may serve as entrant, attendant, or lead.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May lead or coordinate a shift or work group as needed.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment, lift stations, and/or water systems operations processes and procedures, and regulatory requirements under normal operation conditions.
- Knowledge of basic to moderate utility mathematical formulas including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimalized numbers, fractions, and percentages.
- Knowledge of basic chemistry, chemical properties, and methods and precautions for receiving, storing, and handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and troubleshooting methodology.
- Skill in reading diagrams and technical drawings.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
- Skill in operating manual and automated valves, pumps, and control systems.
- Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
- Skill in precision alignment of rotating equipment.
- Skill in using lifts, hoists, and rigging.
- Skill in preparing written reports.
- Ability to operate and select proper breathing apparatus and respirators, which includes SCBA and atmospheric monitors, in compliance with Utility Respiratory Protection Policy/Procedures.
- Ability to work in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 200 feet.
- Ability to work in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep requiring the use of SRL Body Harness that supports up to 283 pounds.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to take readings from meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent., plus three (3) years of experience in a work environment such as process control, operations, water distribution or wastewater collections, construction, or in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Must hold appropriate TCEQ License as specified by position at time of hire or promotion.
- Water Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class C Surface Water License.
- Water Distribution Systems Facility: TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or TCEQ Class C Surface Water License.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
- Collection Systems Facility: TCEQ Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection System License.
- May require a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.
- Valid current Texas Class "C" Driver’s License.
- Must be certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program at time of promotion or within six (6) months of employment.
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