Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager jobs in Waco, TX

**Position is Subject To Career Ladder Depending on Experience & Certifications**

Water Plant Apprentice 

Salary

HS Diploma or GED ($18.25 per hour)

HS Diploma or GED Class D Water Operator License ($20.00 per hour)

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 Months of WTP Operation and Maintenance experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
• Class D Water Operator License (Required within 180 Days of Employment)

Essential Functions

• Assists in the overall operation of WTP 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 WTP equipment and process control system: cleans, maintains and adjusts equipment and components to meet WTP specifications; collects samples and checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions; maintains records of services performed.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment and components and performs preventive maintenance as directed; maintains and adjusts equipment to meet job specifications and technical codes; checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions and identify maintenance needs; maintains records of services performed.

Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Salary

HS Diploma or GED Class C Surface Water License ($27.30 per hour)

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 Year of treatment plant operations, mechanical and electrical repair, maintenance, and installation experience 

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
• Class C Surface Water License (Required Upon Hire)

Essential Functions

• Assists in the operation and maintenance of WTP 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 WTP 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 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.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II 

Salary

HS Diploma or GED Class A or B Surface Water License ($29.93 per hour)

**Class A Water License** (Eligible for 5% Pay Increase)

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED (Required)
• 3 Years of treatment plant operations, mechanical and electrical repair, maintenance, and installation experience. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Driver’s License (Required Upon Hire)
• Class A or B Surface Water License (Required Upon Hire)

Essential Functions

• Assists in the operation and maintenance of WTP 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 WTP equipment and process control system; cleans, maintains and adjusts equipment and components to meet WTP specifications; collects samples and checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions; maintains records of services performed.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment and components and performs preventive maintenance as directed; maintains and adjusts equipment to meet job specifications and technical codes; checks equipment to verify proper operating conditions and identify maintenance needs; maintains records of services performed.

**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.**