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It's a great time to be in Pflugerville. The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more. Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 - 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 - 60 days. If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Job Summary Salary is dependent on qualifications and whether being hired as a Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III. Treatment Plant Operator I - $44,935-$56,170 Treatment Plant Operator II - $47,180-$58,980 Treatment Plant Operator III - $54,620-$68,275 Under supervision of the Treatment Plant Operator III and the Wastewater Utility Foreman, the Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operations of the Wastewater Treatment plant, and maintenance duties in order to ensure quality control accordance with federal, state and municipal regulatory, policies and standards. Work with other members of the treatment crew in performing required daily tasks.

Interfaces with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments and the general public. Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory. Perform the required operational laboratory tests.

Advises the Wastewater Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance in the plant. Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards. Perform daily checks of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant. Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Foreman. Remains accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.

Other duties as assigned Additional functions for Treatment Plant Operator III Directly supervises the wastewater treatment crew in the required operational and maintenance duties of the wastewater treatment plants. Performs annual performance evaluations of each member of the treatment crew. Assists the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor in determining the hiring and termination of treatment personnel.

Assists in preparing annual budgets for the treatment plant. Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory. Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests.

Performs solid removal from bio solids building. Advises the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plants. Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.

Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment crew. Remains accessible via cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response. Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.

Job Qualifications Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Relatable Work Experience: Treatment Plant Operator I/II - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water facilities and systems. Treatment Plant Operator III - Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Treatment Plant Operator I - Grade D Wastewater Treatment License or the ability to attain a D Wastewater Treatment license within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months. Treatment Plant Operator II - Grade C Wastewater Treatment license.

Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months. Treatment Plant Operator III - Grade B Wastewater License. Class B Commercial driver license.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials. Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills. Ability to learn wastewater treatment principles. Ability to learn State and Federal Permit requirements.

Ability to understand basic mechanical components of wastewater treatment plants. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, staff and the public. Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.

Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an outdoor environment. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Ability to remove and repair mechanical components of the treatment plant Ability to work on-call and to respond to emergencies beyond the normal 40-hour work week. Will work around hazardous chemicals/material: must have ability to learn about various chemicals Will work around loud machinery noise; must protect from hearing loss associated with this hazard. If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today

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