Plant Operator - Wastewater Processing Plant

Plant Operator

Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES)
Location: 1601 Kenner Avenue Kenner, LA 70062,
Full-Time ( Monday through Friday)

Build a Career While Making a Real Impact

Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES) is the nation’s leading provider of non-hazardous liquid waste services. Our work protects water resources, supports critical infrastructure, and helps businesses operate safely and responsibly.

We are looking for Plant Operators who want a stable, hands-on role with strong growth potential. This is an opportunity to join a team where safety, teamwork, and development are priorities, and where your effort directly impacts both the operation and the environment.

Pay and Growth

• Starting pay: $22/hour
• Structured, in-house development program
• Opportunity to increase within the first year as skills are developed and validated
• Overtime opportunities available

Schedule

• Facility operates 24 hours per day

What You’ll Do Plant Operations

• Manage incoming wastewater and treatment processes
• Monitor tank levels to ensure proper capacity and flow
• Operate and maintain plant and processing equipment

Equipment & Maintenance

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and skid steers
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance
• Assist with minor electrical or mechanical tasks as needed

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

What We’re Looking ForCore Traits

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company
• Team-oriented mindset
• Good attention to detail and coordination
• Ability to communicate clearly for safety and operational needs

Basic Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the shift
• Comfortable working in environments with strong odors and varying conditions (hot, cold, wet)
• Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple areas

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of plant operations or industrial experience
• Experience with pumps, machinery, or mechanical systems
• Laboratory experience is a plus

Work Environment

• Industrial setting with exposure to varying temperatures and conditions
• Regular lifting, bending, and climbing
• Work may involve strong odors related to wastewater processing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Consistent hours with overtime potential
• Stable, growing industry

Why LES?

• Industry leader in an essential service
• Clear path to increased pay and responsibility
• Strong team environment focused on safety and support
• Opportunity to build long-term skills in environmental services

Liquid Environmental Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires climbing stairs, working on elevated platforms, and occasionally entering confined spaces while following all safety procedures. Are you comfortable performing these essential job functions?
• Are you willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call if required?
• Wastewater Plant Operators play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment. This position requires working with industrial equipment, chemicals, wastewater, and responding to operational issues at any time of day or night. Are you genuinely interested in this type of hands-on, safety-focused work?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22