What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator, Water Production position at City of Alexandria, LA?
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Description
Examples of Duties
Conducts visual inspections of facilities, equipment, and well sites to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel.
Compiles, records, and maintains pertinent operational data in computer and paper logs; makes simple computations on standard forms.
Installs, maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment; completes work orders to document maintenance activities.
Collects water samples for chemical analysis and chemical control testing: (e.g. hardness, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, and chlorine content); records all test results; recommends or makes adjustments to operations based on results as appropriate.
Performs manual and unskilled cleaning/maintenance tasks to support operations and maintain equipment, tools, facilities and grounds around the well sites.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Assists in requisitioning, organizing and maintaining inventory of department equipment, chemicals, parts, and supplies.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures through continuing education andprofessional affiliations; instructs apprentices in the water production and treatment operations and equipment.
Typical Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Must maintain a functional telephone and be capable of responding to the site within one (1) hour of being notified. Must possess the State of Louisiana Class IV Water Production and Class IV Water Treatment certifications prior to completion of a seven (7) year apprentice period. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.
Supplemental Information
Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **
Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.
The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.
Salary : $33,220 - $39,855