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The City of Boerne is a Drug-Free Workplace and all applicants receiving a contingent offer of employment will be drug tested.
To be considered for employment you must complete and submit an employment application. An incomplete application may be rejected. You are encouraged to submit a resume in additional to your employment application.
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Human Resources and the hiring supervisor will screen and select applicants for interviews. You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview.
Once the position has been filled all applicants will receive a courtesy notification via email from the hiring team.
Applicants needing assistance during any phase of the employment application process may email Human Resources department at [email protected] or call us (830) 249-9511.

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THE CITY OF BOERNE OFFERS MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION AND LIFE INSURANCE AT ZERO COST TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. PLUS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES, VACATION TIME, SICK TIME, HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENT PLAN.

The City of Boerne, Texas ("City") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, military status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state and/or local law. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including, without limitation, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, and all other aspects of employment.

Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I

Boerne, TX

Full Time

Experienced

Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I

Full-time Position

SALARY RANGE: HOURLY $23.28 - $29.10

Maintains and operates the city's water treatment system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Requires technical expertise. Duties include operating water treatment plant, taking samples of water, performing tests on samples, and maintaining facilities and equipment.

Essential Duties

Operates water treatment plant and wells in full compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, and record-keeping.
Monitors all equipment and gauges at regular intervals, makes adjustments as needed and records data.
Adjusts gates, valves, and pumps as necessary.
Conducts control tests, including taking samples, and records data at regular intervals.
Performs routine analytical chemistry on water and wastewater samples, such as measuring turbidity, alkalinity, chlorine residual, pH balance, required compliance monitoring tests, and BOD, TSS, and other tests.
Maintains and repairs plant machinery and equipment, including pumps and filters; cleans and maintains facilities and grounds, including mowing the grass and cleaning the plant and/or lab; and
Prepares daily logs of plant operation and control.
May keep an inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment and notify supervisor when they need to be reordered.
May function as Sewer Plant Operator when staffing dictates.
Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Three years of experience in water production and operations or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School diploma or GED equivalent.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Class C Surface Water and Class C in Wastewater Treatment Certification from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
Vacation/ Sick paid days off
Holidays Paid
Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

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Careers At The City of Boerne

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Flexible opportunities and join our mission to build an exemplary Hill Country community by delivering high quality, customer focused essential services to all who live, work, and play in Boerne.

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The Selection Process

The City of Boerne is a Drug-Free Workplace and all applicants receiving a contingent offer of employment will be drug tested.

To be considered for employment you must complete and submit an employment application. An incomplete application may be rejected. You are encouraged to submit a resume in additional to your employment application.

If there is a deadline on the position, applications must be submitted on or before the deadline date and time.

Human Resources and the hiring supervisor will screen and select applicants for interviews. You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

Once the position has been filled all applicants will receive a courtesy notification via email from the hiring team.

Applicants needing assistance during any phase of the employment application process may email Human Resources department at [email protected] or call us (830) 249-9511.

THE PERKS!

THE CITY OF BOERNE OFFERS MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION AND LIFE INSURANCE AT ZERO COST TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. PLUS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES, VACATION TIME, SICK TIME, HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENT PLAN.

Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I

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