Water Operator I - Dallas Water Utilities - Multiple Locations (Civil Service)
Core
Monitoring and operating water purification plants, wastewater treatment plants, or pumping stations to ensure continuous water service and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Journey-level water/wastewater operator
Builds
Continuous water supply and treated effluent for customers
Domain
Municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation, chemical management, sample collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, mechanical troubleshooting, shift work, physical labor, tool usage, record keeping, apprentice training
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Computerized pumping stations, asset management systems
Responsibilities
Monitor system performance and adjust equipment/processes; read gauges and conduct tests; inspect equipment for safety and malfunctions; maintain routine paperwork and logs; collect and analyze water samples; manage chemical deliveries; perform minor preventive maintenance and cleanup; transport tools and materials; coordinate with other divisions; train apprentice operators
Seniority
Entry-level to Journey-level IC