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City of Baytown Wastewater Operator I/II/III - Lift Station in Baytown, Texas
Wastewater Operator I/II/III - Lift Station
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Wastewater Operator I/II/III - Lift Station
Salary
$16.79 - $26.57 Hourly
Location
2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00038
Department
Public Works
Division
Waste Water / Pollution Control
Opening Date
11/28/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
Looking for a challenging and rewarding career in wastewater management? A Lift Station Operator may be the perfect fit for you! As a Lift Station Operator, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of lift stations throughout the community. This includes monitoring equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and responding to emergency situations. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the environment and public health.
Full Benefits Package Including:
Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
Insurance options
Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
Mental health and financial education benefits
And much more!
The Wastewater Operators - Lift Station for the City of Baytown protects public health and welfare by performing mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance and equipment repairs at our lift stations. To keep our Operators' knowledge and skills sharp and up to date, we offer Certification Pay in addition to your hourly rate, from $60 to $120 a month, depending on the level of your TCEQ certification.
Duties
Wastewater Operator I - Lift Station
Conducts detailed routine inspections of wastewater lift stations: checks all wastewater pumps, monitoring equipment, records readings on gauges and meters, and maintains electrical controls and equipment.
Completes electrical troubleshooting within panels, wet well cleanings, pump and motor maintenance.
Preventative maintenance on all lift station equipment including oil changes, priming, checking motors, greasing pumps, and monitoring generators to ensure full functionality.
Performs building, and lawn maintenance including rebuilding of pumps, painting, mowing and trimming lawns.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Wastewater Operator II/III - Lift Station
Determines status of wastewater pump stations by checking all wastewater pumps, observing gauges and meters as well as electrical controls and equipment. Takes readings on numerous meters and gauges and records on daily log sheets. Performs stand by duties.
Performs equipment, building, and lawn maintenance including rebuilding of pumps, painting of pumps, and building, mowing and trimming lawns. Also includes priming and greasing pumps and motors.
Performs various tasks at treatment plants to assist in maintenance or repairs of plant equipment. Performs personnel related duties including training and coaching.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Wastewater Operator I - Lift Station
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Class "II" Wastewater Collection Certification from the TCEQ within 18 months of hire date.
One year of related experience.
Preferred:
Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Certification by the TCEQ
One year of direct experience performing lift station repairs.
Wastewater Operator II - Lift Station
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Class "II" Collection Certification by the TCEQ.
Two years of related experience.
Preferred:
Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Certification by the TCEQ
Wastewater Operator III - Lift Station
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses.
Four years experience in a paraprofessional related role.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Class "III" Wastewater Collection Certification by the TCEQ.
Preferred:
Class "B" Wastewater Collection Certification by the TCEQ.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Wastewater Operator I - Lift Station: Understanding in the operation of lift stations and all pertinent mechanical equipment. Knowledge of mathematics, safety procedures, blueprints, and electricity. Familiarity with EPA and TCEQ regulations, and wastewater collection process. Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, and asset management applications. Ability to maintain professional relationships with co-workers and the public. Capability to operate machinery and equipment used in wastewater treatment applications. Understanding of electricity in the range of 24V to 480V. Fabrication, ability to operate auto-dialer units. Desired knowledge of confined space training, experience operating motorized construction equipment such as crane trucks. Ability to work at moderate heights, wet, and dry wells of lift stations.
Wastewater Operator II - Lift Station: Ability to operate machinery and equipment used in wastewater treatment. Knowledge of work safety with voltage ranging from 24V to 480V. Knowledge to program auto-dialer units. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Wastewater Operator III - Lift Station: Ability to operate machinery and equipment used in wastewater treatment. Ability to work safely with voltages from 24V to 480V. Fabrication, ability to operate auto-dialer units. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
How to Apply
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED equivalency?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
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Do you have at least one year of related experience?
Yes
No
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Please list any current TCEQ certifications you have. If your certification is in another state, please list it along with the state.
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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