Plumber/Water/Wastewater Technician - Camp Stanley, TX

Job Details: Job Location: Undisclosed, Salary Range: Undisclosed, THIS POSITION IS CONTIGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD SUMMARY This position is responsible for controlling wastewater treatment plant equipment and machines to purify and clarify water for human consumption/industrial use and/or managing water systems including testing and managing/repairing systems at Camp Stanley, Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of raw water into treating plant. Adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.

Uses chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime in the course of operations. Adjusts automatic devised that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank, turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities, pump purified water.

Responsible for operations and maintenance of swimming pools and hot tubs. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Operates sewage treatment, sledge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.

Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration and sludge digestion processes. Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings.

May collect sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests using testing equipment, such as colorimeter. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs plumbing system for water distribution systems, oil/water separator and holding tank. Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Studies building plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation. Inspects structure to avoid obstructions in order to prevent structural weakening resulting from installation of pipe. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.

Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by manual methods. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.

Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, couplers, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to identify leaks. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, garbage disposal units, pulpers, dishwashers, urinals, toilets and sinks.

Outside hydrants, fire hydrants and underground water and sewer pipes. Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, repair water fountains and urinals. May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members. Disposes of scrap building materials and unserviceable parts IAW applicable regulations.

Will be required to learn the operation of Vactor truck. Required to run hand augers, powers augers, sump pumps, electric eel, electric and manual snake pots, jet rodders, and mini rooter. Performs general janitorial housekeeping in work area. Perform repairs and inspections in and under buildings. May be required to perform work in non-job-related functional areas as directed by supervisor Inspect and perform maintenance on crawl spaces.

Will be required to work outside, in inclement weather and on wet, icy, and slippery surfaces Will be required to use ladder or lift and work on structures or equipment above ground level. Exposure to dirt, grease and fumes and subject to cuts, burns, shocks, strains, and skin irritations from solvents and lubricants.

Exhibit proper use of PPE EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent GED Minimum of three (3) years’ water and/or wastewater operations experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience of journeyman level experience, and/or formal vocational/technical training. Minimum Class B CDL with airbrakes endorsement within 3 months of hire.

Must maintain all related Texas licenses and certifications for plumbing. Prefer backhoe experience. Prefer DS III Water Distribution Certification or must be willing to obtain. Must be able to obtain security clearance for use of government computers. A valid driver’s license. Ability to maintain military gate pass access is required.

Employees are required to drive company owned vehicles on a Federal Installation. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Occupational Licensing Section, under 30 TAC Chapter 30 License category and class must be appropriate to the system/facility type and size (Water: Class D–A, by groundwater, surface water, or distribution; Wastewater: Class D–A treatment, or Collection System Class I–III) Completion of applicable TCEQ-approved training course(s) for the license class held Resiliency training on file, per Senate Bill 3 / TCEQ Guidance RG-637 (required for all water operators as of April 1, 2024) Must maintain license in good standing, including completion of 30 continuing education hours per renewal cycle (including 2 hours of approved resiliency training for water licenses) Must pass the TCEQ licensing exam with a minimum score of 70% CRITICAL FACTORS FOR SUCCESS Knowledge of motors, pumps and valves.

Knowledge of water/wastewater chemicals, uses, and dangers. Knowledge of testing procedures. Knowledge of safety procedures. Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communications. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, managers and staff members.

Ability to write reports. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, fellow employees and customers. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to read and interpret various information to ensure procedures are followed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 75 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work may be conducted in extremes of heat and cold if performing work outside.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment will require shifts and on-call rotation. The employee may be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold, heat, and inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices, such as respirators, masks, goggles, and/or gloves.

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