to being discharged back to the Colorado River. â
Wastewater Treatment treats sewer water in accordance with Texas Com
Austin Water Treatment Treatment is one of the largest program areas in Austin Water comprised of eight workgroup areas around Austin.
66 Water Treatment treats our water to provide some of the highest quality drinking water in the country
66 Pump Stations & Reservoirs monitors the City’s water distribution system and ensures reliable distribution from the City’s reservoirs to customers
Treatment Operations Employment and Compensation HR Advisor Beth Blaker
[email protected] 512-972-0410
66 Lift Stations & Remote Facilities pump
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wastewater or sewage from lower to higher elevations throughout Austin to wastewater treatment plants, where it is then treated prior to being discharged back to the Colorado River
66 Wastewater Treatment treats sewer water in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations to return to the Colorado River or reuse through the City’s Water Reclamation program
66 BioSolids Treatment converts the sludge
removed from wastewater treatment facilities into a composting product called “Dillo Dirt™,” which is used in City of Austin parks, and available to the general public
TREATMENT OPERATIONS
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Austin Water Human Resources Services Division 625 E. 10th St., Suite 600 Austin, TX 78701
Austin Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician Family Treatment Operations Service Statistics:
66 Serves over 1 MILLION customers across 548 square miles
66 Austin’s three water treatment plants have a
combined capacity of treating 335 MILLION gallons of drinking water per day
66 Austin’s two wastewater treatment plants have a combined capacity of treating 155 MILLION gallons of wastewater/sewage per day
66 Maintains 134 Lift Stations 66 Maintains 40 Pump Stations & Reservoirs 66 Maintains 1 BioSolids Plant
Working as a Treatment O&M Technician takes grit, and in some cases, a strong stomach. Employees work hard in a safety-sensitive and team-oriented environment to efficiently provide safe, reliable, and uninterrupted water and wastewater services to Austin Water customers. The O&M Technician job is critical to public health and safety. As an O&M Technician, one must acquire the appropriate water or wastewater license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within one (1) year from start date. Holding a license in both water & wastewater disciplines gives the employee more flexibility in career paths. Licensing fees are reimbursed by Austin Water. In addition to working with a great organization of people, Austin Water employees enjoy a great number of benefits: medical insurance, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.
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What do EMPLOYEES like about working in Treatment Operations?
What do EMPLOYEES say is challenging about working in Treatment Operations?
►► I like knowing that MY JOB IS IMPORTANT. Making sure residents have high quality water that is clean and safe to drink is the first step in making Austin livable. ►► It feels good to be in a position where
ADVANCEMENT IS NOT ONLY AVAILABLE, BUT ENCOURAGED.
All the proper training necessary to move up the ladder is available to all employees who want it… This is an employer that builds employees up, and management does its best to give you the tools you need to succeed. ►► I have enjoyed my new career as an O&M Technician and being an essential employee. It has allowed me to exercise my current skill set and the OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE about the water treatment process.
Leadership Statistics – The Breakdown Out of 23 supervisors, 8 superintendents, 3 division managers and 2 operations managers:
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►► BECOMING FAMILIAR with the plant and treatment process can seem daunting. There are many steps to ensure proper water treatment, and delivering potable water to our customers is a huge responsibility. ►► Learning how to maintain and repair all equipment on the facility, as well as know how to operate it properly to maintain the high quality of water for which the City of Austin is known. You have to GIVE 100% EVERY DAY to learn the process and be a valued team member at Austin Water. ►► As a new O&M Technician, it has OPENED
UP NEW TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
for my career growth. (Answers to these questions provided by Austin Water employees.)
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Career Progression
Austin Water provides unique promotion opportunities for Treatment O&M Technicians Treatment O&M Technician 9% of the 23 supervisors started without having to go through ASSOCIATE as a Treatment Plant Worker the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job 70% of supervisors and 36% of training to develop new skills and superintendents, division and operations abilities and obtain licensing, they managers started as an O&M Technician are eligible to submit for Career 39% have been employed with Austin Progression-promotion. This allows Water and/or the City of Austin for longer them to demonstrate knowledge and than 10 years skills without having to interview for the promotion. Depending on experience, 25% have been employed with Austin Water an employee can begin career and/or the City of Austin for 5-10 years progression one year after hire date.
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