Water Plant Operator; D​/C​/B

The City of Bastrop Water and Wastewater Team is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Water Plant Operator
. If you are interested in starting your career or taking the next step with the work skills you have already acquired, come join us!

Under general supervision of the Chief Water Plant Operator, you will perform and assist with tasks relating to the City’s water wells, water treatment, and storage systems. Employees in this class hold certifications in water treatment operations and are responsible for monitoring and performing facility operations activities with considerable independence. Work is subject to review during and upon completion. Responsibilities include recording and reporting information compiled by SCADA and other computer systems, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic controls as needed, and testing water samples to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the provision of clean and safe drinking water for the City.

Starting salary for the Water/Wastewater Plant Operator is commensurate based on certification and experience as follows:

• Plant Operator D: $21.13 - $25.12
• Plant Operator C: $23.28 - $27.68
• Plant Operator B: $25.66 - $30.50

• Collect daily samples and perform routine laboratory tests for the purpose of analyzing content in terms of pH levels, chlorine residuals, flows, temperature, rain fall, turbidity, and phosphates.
• Monitor, adjust and record data from gauges, meters, control panels and equipment to ensure proper chemical treatment, pressures, tank levels and flow rates of the water system.
• Operate and maintain chlorine analyzers and various chemical feeding systems, i.e., chlorine, fluoride, polyphosphates.
• Replace chlorine cylinders, HF acid, caustic, and polyphosphates, and regulate flow rates.
• Operate and maintain various water wells, pumps, and motors.
• Maintain and monitor storage tanks and pressure reducing valves.
• Enter all shift data into the computer system and/or on data sheets as directed.
• Inspect, clean, and monitor the functioning of mechanical equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on process equipment.
• Maintain primary responsibility for the prevention of contamination and pollution of the City’s public water system.
• Control and monitor plant processes as directed, to include disinfection, pH adjustments, corrosion prevention, and flow rates.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, and/or operate various treatment plant systems and components, i.e., plant instruments, chart recorders, blowers, motors, pumps, piping, valves.
• Document daily facility/plant activities, and may transfer data to the department computer system, as directed.
• Assist in review and maintenance of records for regulatory reporting.
• Provide guidance, support, and assistance to treatment operations personnel in proper methods, techniques, and procedures as per established regulatory practices.
• Function on call for response to emergencies and rotates weekend shifts as a relief operator.

• Operate equipment and perform relief duties at the City’s water treatment and distribution facilities as needed.
• Provide support/assistance in repair of water leaks, installation of water services, and related distribution projects.
• Provide support/assistance in repair of wastewater lines and manholes, installation of wastewater services, and related collection system projects.
• Install water and sewer lines, taps, and meters as directed.
• Perform various wastewater tasks as needed, i.e., cleaning blockages, repairing leaks, checking lift stations, and sample analyses.
• Perform routine facility/plant maintenance duties.
• Provide general administrative support as directed.
• Perform related work as directed.

• Work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential; leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including assignments with deadlines and special projects.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings or…