We are on the lookout for a confident Compost Operations Technician to join our all-star team at Brazos River Authority in Belton, TX.
Growing your career as a Full Time Compost Operations Technician is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in communication, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Compost Operations Technician at Brazos River Authority today!
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Compost Operations Technician Temple-Belton Wastewater Plant SUMMARY OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to complete the final step in the treatment process, which is to turn bio solids into compost for resale to the public. This is accomplished by operating and performing preventive maintenance on heavy equipment associated with composting operations. Responsibilities include routine equipment inspections; checking and adding fuel; cleaning filters; changing oil; replacing or repairing parts as necessary; lubricating equipment per manufactures specifications; testing and documenting compost temperatures to determine process status; grinding brush, turning windrows as needed; and adding water into process rows necessary to achieve regulatory compliance. Other duties include miscellaneous grounds maintenance; cross training in all phases of water and wastewater operations and maintenance; and any other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment associated with composting operations. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature which may be obtained with six months to 1 year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Position requires at least four years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule includes a 6 week rotation with some Saturdays required. Work requires some rotating 24-hour on-call duty for emergency calls.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Texas Driver's License and a Good Driving Record are required. Class B or C Wastewater Certification preferred.
STARTING SALARY RANGE : $16.78 to $21.39 per hour. This is a nonexempt position.
POSTING DATE : September 19, 2016. Open until filled.
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY : The BRA is a growing dynamic organization striving to position itself for the future and anticipate the needs of its customers. The Authority desires individuals who are team & customer focused, embrace diversity, seek innovative and have creative ways of conducting business, and a commitment to empower and develop staff. The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing & managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the Authority's staff of over 250 develops & distributes water supplies, provides water & wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, & pursues water conservation through public education programs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment Form to the Brazos River Authority, by way of the Brazos River Authority Web site at . Click on Careers, then Employment Opportunities, then click here for a list of available positions, then click on the position to start the application process .
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