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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Plant Operations Technician Trainee Effective Date: 04/1/2016
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 04/1/2016
SUMMARY: Under the guidance of a certified Water Services Treatment Plant Technician or Treatment Technician
Senior assists in the operation and maintenance of the city’s water or wastewater treatment facilities in a safe, effective,
and efficient manner. Repairs and maintains treatment plant facilities and equipment. Incumbents in the classification are
required to be on-call on a rotating basis and obtain the water/wastewater treatment plant license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Operations & Maintenance:
Performs with “D” treatment license operations of the water or wastewater, and irrigation system by starting and
stopping system pumps, opening/closing valves adjusting system operating parameters and performing data
collection on plant rounds.
Performs with “D” treatment license maintenance and repairs the water, wastewater treatment and irrigation
system by performing preventive or corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, blowers, cranes, piping, valves,
and other components.
Operates, repairs, and maintains hand tools, power tools, power equipment.
Ensures that all safety requirements are followed.
Performs with “D” treatment license routine rounds of the treatment facility to monitor treatment process, identify
process anomalies or mechanical problems with equipment
Monitor data from SCADA system and computerized control systems, instrument panels and gauges in order to
make and basic process changes as directed.
Maintain plant operations and maintenance records using log books, database and spreadsheets.
Ensures plant processes are always operating within regulated parameters as mandated by state, federal and
COG requirements; report out-of-compliance occurrences to Supervisor and or Superintendent.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Employee Development:
Participates in the department qualification and training plan.
Progress through class room and on-the-job training required to qualify for appropriate TCEQ water/wastewater
licensure.
Asset Management:
Utilize work management system to conduct work activities.
Tools, Equipment and Supplies:
Assist department Supervisor evaluating material needs and recommends materials, stock levels
Ensures department tools and test equipment are properly maintained.
Regularly calibrates applicable equipment, tools and test equipment.
General:
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Attends meetings with industry peers and regulatory agencies to stay on emerging trends and regulations.
Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public and all other contacts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in a similar work environment such as plant process,
plant operations, construction or in the operation of maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of general maintenance processes and procedures.
Knowledge of basic math.
Skill in:
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skills in using basic hand tools.
Skills in operating motorized equipment.
Ability to work in hazardous environments.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to work in confined spaces where limited or restricted means for entry or exit or where the work activities
are hindered.
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read and understand technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Ability to take simple readings from meters, gauges, control panels and testing /monitoring equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
May require a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements.
Class “C” Texas Driver’s license
Water Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance:
Class “D” water Treatment Plant license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12 months of hire.
Wastewater Treatment Operations and Maintenance:
Class “D” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12
months of hire.
. ** Incumbents in this classification must meet the qualification to promote to Water Services Treatment Plant Technician
within three years of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending,
vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Works outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather, exposure to noise and vibration from machinery, toxic chemicals and
gases, work in confined spaces (trenches, manholes), work with contaminants in wastewater, work with electrical voltages
up to 480V, high pressure water from sewer machines.