Surface Water Operator

Canyon Regional Water Authority
Job Description

Position Title: Surface Water Operator I
Position Location: Hays Caldwell Surface Water Treatment Plant
Address: 135 Old Martindale Road San Marcos, Texas 78666
Salary: Minimum $20.00 – $25.00 Hourly;
Commensurate with Experience

JOB SUMMARY
The Surface Water Operator I position is a progressive experience position responsible for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, and recording data in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

• Analyzes and monitors potable water production and treatment daily.
• Operates and maintains process equipment at facilities daily.
• Checks engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chemical feed systems, and other equipment daily.
• Records readings daily.
• Monitors and performs housekeeping duties daily to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs basic process control measurements daily.
• Participates in the troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a variety of equipment including pumps, piping and valves.
• Understands emergency response procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships.
• Participates in various special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Surface Water Plant Manager or Surface Water Lead.

• The Surface Water Operator I works under the Surface Water Plant Manager or Surface Water Lead.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtain a Class “D” Texas Surface Water Treatment License within 1 year of assignment. An extension to this requirement is determined by the discretion of CRWA administration. Must maintain license renewals.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License consistent with CRWA driving policies.

• Class “C” Texas Surface Water License.
• Knowledge of SCADA and GIS systems.

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• May have contact with internal and external customers, regional purveyors, governmental agency representatives, landowners and permit holders, stakeholders, general public, consultants, and vendors.
• Travel to different sites and locations in company vehicle may be required.
• Required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights and weekends.

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally; pushing a minimum force of 50 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• Working conditions can be outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; water; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Must use personal protective equipment.