Summary
**Position is Subject To Career Ladder Depending on Experience and Certifications**
Wastewater Plant Apprentice Salary HS Diploma or GED ($18.25 per hour)
HS Diploma or GED + Class D Wastewater Operator License ($20.00 per hour)
Qualifications - H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
- 6 Months of WWTP Operation and Maintenance experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications - Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
- Class D Wastewater Operator License (Required within 180 Days of Employment)
Essential Functions - Assists in the overall operation of WWTP facilities and equipment; performs work in accordance with all quality standards, safety regulations and procedures; duties will vary according to job assignment and skill level.
- Observes and monitors WWTP equipment and process control system: cleans, maintains and adjusts equipment and components to meet WWTP specifications; collects samples and checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions; maintains records of services performed.
- Performs operations and inspections of wastewater treatment plants and facilities as directed; monitors, adjusts, and documents plant operations to meet job specifications and technical codes; checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions and identify maintenance needs; receives and unload chemical or manifested waste hauler loads; troubleshoot treatment issues and communicate to supervisors.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Salary HS Diploma or GED + Class C Wastewater License ($27.30 per hour)
Qualifications - H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
- 1 Year of WWTP Operation and Maintenance experience
Licenses and Certifications - Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
- Class C Wastewater License (Required Upon Hire)
Essential Functions - Assists in the operation and maintenance of WWTP facilities and equipment; performs work in accordance with all quality standards, safety regulations and procedures, and maintaining records of services performed; duties will vary according to job assignment and skill level.
- Observes and monitors WWTP operations, equipment, and process control systems; including, but not limited to, cleaning, maintaining, reading, and interpreting plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, manuals, and other instrumentation; operate and adjust treatment processes, chemicals, pumps, valves, motors, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations; receive and unload chemical or other deliveries; troubleshoot treatment issues and communicate to supervisors.
- Operates various WTP/WWTP lab and mechanical equipment including vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, lawnmowers, screens, dewatering equipment, hand tools and power tools, filters, mop, buffer, spray painter, grease gun, and various office equipment.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II Salary HS Diploma or GED + Class A or B Wastewater License ($29.93 per hour)
**Class A Wastewater License** (Eligible for 5% Pay Increase)
Qualifications - H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
- 3 Years of WWTP Operation and Maintenance experience
Licenses and Certifications - Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
- Class A or B Wastewater License (Required Upon Hire)
Essential Functions - Assists in the operation and maintenance of WWTP facilities and equipment; performs work in accordance with all quality standards, safety regulations and procedures, and maintaining records of services performed; duties will vary according to job assignment and skill level.
- Observes and monitors WWTP operations, equipment, and process control systems; including, but not limited to, cleaning, maintaining, reading, and interpreting plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, manuals, and other instrumentation; operate and adjust treatment processes, chemicals, pumps, valves, motors, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations; receive and unload chemical or other deliveries; troubleshoot treatment issues and communicate to supervisors.
- Operates various WTP/WWTP lab and mechanical equipment including vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, lawnmowers, screens, dewatering equipment, hand tools and power tools, filters, mop, buffer, spray painter, grease gun, and various office equipment.
**The City will allow time while on duty to study, practice, and take the required testing to obtain licenses, along with covering the costs for the required testing.** The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
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