C i t y   o f   D e c a t u r  201 East Walnut ~ P.O. Box 1299 ~ Decatur, Texas  76234  TEL: 940-393-0205 ~ FAX: 940-627-1341 ~ Website: www.decaturtx.org

             

              

J O B    V A C A N C Y    P O S T I N G

Wastewater Operator /Lift Station Technician

Posting No:                          23-005

Posting Dates:                    Open Date:           02/24/2023                           Close Date:           Until filled

Brief Description of the Job:

Perform responsible technical work in maintaining the City’s lift stations.  Work involves monitoring the lift stations; inspections, performing needed preventive maintenance, and repairs, identify pump and motor failures and determine solutions, maintaining, updating records, and logs.  Serve in a training capacity and performs routine technical work in operating the City of Decatur’s wastewater treatment plant.  Work involves ensuring the plant is operating efficiently; monitoring pumping, chemical distribution, feed and flow rates, the plant operations; performing needed preventive maintenance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency.  Formal vocation training in wastewater and water collection operations; supplemented by one year of experience in wastewater or water treatment plant operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  Must possess and maintain valid Texas Driver’s license; and a minimum Class D Wastewater Collections license or ability to obtain one.  Electrical experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Inspects lift stations in 22 different locations in accordance with standards and guidelines outlined by State and Federal agencies.  Monitors lift stations, performing needed preventive maintenance on stations and equipment ensuring continuous and effective operation.  Identify pump and motor failures and determine solutions.  Reads meters, gauges, and dials; records statistical data and maintains a variety of logs/records including flowcharts, production reports, operation logs, etc.
2. Collects samples; performs laboratory tests; and maintains records of findings and water characteristics.  Calibrates test equipment.
3. Drives a utility service truck throughout the City of Decatur for the purpose of monitoring lift stations, responding to calls for service and completing City of Decatur work orders.  Refers to maps and schematics as necessary to locate and identify meters and related equipment.  Investigates meter’s operating condition; calibrates meter if needed; diagnoses and repairs problems; replaces parts such as couplings, washers, meter boxes, etc; and/or replaces meter if necessary.
4. Responds to customer complaints.  Works to educate customers on program policies and procedures.
5. Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work in support of the utility distribution systems.  Performs mowing and general grounds keeping around lift pump stations.
6. Performs emergency procedures as necessary.
7. Ability to be on call for after hours emergencies.
8. Performs preventive maintenance on vehicle and maintains records on use and mileage.

FLSA:     Non-exempt                         Hours:   Full-time, Shift      Salary Range:    $18

NOTE:  To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a

City of Decatur Employment Application between the job posting dates.

Contact:  Mary Ann Henline, PHR 940-393-0205 mhenline@decaturtx.org

The City of Decatur does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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