Facility Operator III
Company | Essential Utilities |
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Location | Fort Worth, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience required.
- A valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations.
- Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
- Maintains equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
- Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collections mains and pump stations.
- Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment.
- Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
- Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards. Calculates various ratios and dosages.
- Completes customer service work orders, updates, and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws, rules, and guidelines.
- Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
- Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
- Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters.
- Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment.
- A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.