Water / Wastewater Apprentice Operator

Job Summary

The Town of Denton is hiring a Water / Wastewater Apprentice Operator.

Responsibilities

Learns to monitor gauges, control panels, and to operate a process control computer; to observe and report variations in operating conditions to determine processing requirements; to take needed corrective action on routine problems and to differentiate between routine problems and those considered serious or complex which need to be reported to the Superintendent.

Under supervision, operates valves and gates manually and by remote control; to start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow, to determine appropriate chemical dosages, and to take care of treatment process equipment.

Learns to inspect bearings, valves, filters, generators, compressors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; to make minor repairs to malfunctioning equipment.

Obtains water and wastewater samples and learns to perform routine laboratory tests and analysis as required by State and federal agencies for the proper operation of the treatment plants.

Learns to use the plant’s SCADA and computer systems.

Learns to maintain shift logs and to record meter and gauge readings.

Learns to perform routine maintenance and custodial duties and to perform preventive maintenance by lubricating equipment and to take corrective action when problems occur.

Attends such courses and seminars as may be required to qualify for certification.

Shall enter into an apprenticeship program which will include on the job training, classroom training and computer based training. Applicant must work their way towards passing the Water Treatment Exam by complying with the Apprenticeship Program requirements.

For a full job description, please visit www.dentonpublicworks.com/employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.51 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person