Plant Technician or Operator - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Hiring Incentive: $1,000)

City of Lewisville, TX

Lewisville, TX

Pay: $46,163-$62,625/yr

Shift: Full time

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

**POSITION SUMMARY**

Applicants may be hired as either Plant Maintenance Technician or Plant Operator, contingent upon their qualifications, education and prior experience.

Plant Maintenance Technician: The Plant Maintenance Technician (Operator in Training) supports the operations and maintenance of Water and Wastewater Plants, pump and lift stations, and distribution and collection systems. This entry-level position focuses on providing essential maintenance services to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of plant facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Under direct supervision, performs entry-level professional duties such as preparing recurring reports and analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data. Employees at this level initially work under close supervision while performing duties and learning the procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

Plant Operator: Operates and maintains water or wastewater plants, performing assigned duties necessary to repair, replace, and maintain mechanical, electronic, control, and instrumentation equipment related to water and wastewater treatment facilities, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to ensure the effective operation of the facilities and distribution systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Under general supervision, performs full-level manual labor or mechanical duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

***Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.***

**Plant Maintenance Technician**

**Assist with Routine Maintenance** :

• Support routine maintenance tasks including repairs, cleaning, and inspections of buildings, structures, equipment, fans, and blowers.
• Learn and assist in making mechanical repairs and adjustments under supervision.

**Operational Support** :

• Assist in operating and monitoring processing equipment and machinery under the direction of Plant Operators or supervisors.
• Follow instructions to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.

**Maintenance Record-Keeping** :

• Assist in maintaining maintenance records, work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment maintenance logs.
• Learn to document maintenance activities accurately.

**Emergency Response Assistance** :

• Support senior technicians or operators in responding to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide) as per safety protocols.

Assist in emergency response procedures and use of safety equipment under supervision.

**Plant Operator**

• Operates and monitors all processing equipment and machinery.

• Initiates changes in operation as determined through calculations and monitoring of processing variables, test procedures, and independent judgement of varying factors.

• Effects routine maintenance (repairs and cleaning) of all buildings/structures, equipment, fans, and blowers; including but not limited to conducting routine inspections, making mechanical repairs/adjustments and overhauling pumps, reduction hear, and variable speed drive units.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains computerized operational control of lift stations.

• Collects samples and performs various laboratory tests and analysis required for effective operation of the wastewater treatment facility.

Responds to and takes appropriate action in relation to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, sulfur dioxide), which require the use of an oxygen breathing apparatus.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**

**Plant Maintenance Technician**

**Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.

**Experience:** One (1) year of work experience in a facilities maintenance or mechanical repairs field preferred. Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and competency strongly preferred.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

**Licenses and Certifications:** Must obtain a Class D Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within six (6) months from the date of hire. Willingness to pursue additional relevant licenses as required. Field-related vocational training, certifications in mechanical fields are strongly preferred.

**Conditions of Employment:** Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, physical exam, and functional capacity test. Must possess a valid State of Texas