Certified Water / Waste Water Operator

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Check chemical levels and refill or replace containers;  Check water levels and pump operations;  Runs routine laboratory tests every two hours to determine proper chemical treatment;  Maintain plant records;  Observes and inspects plant quality of raw water and all plant equipment;  Collects water samples and sends / delivers them to Laboratory;  Maintains chemical feed pumps to ensure proper dosage of chemicals;  Backwash filters as required;  Must be capable of using push mower and tractor mower to maintain facility grounds;  Will be responsible for keeping all buildings and work areas clean;  Will assist in minor maintenance on machinery and equipment;  Prepare daily reports on plant operations and controls;  Ability to move 40 pound bags and 55 pound buckets of chemical;  Employee will be subject to emergency call-outs as needed;  Must be available to work on any shift either day or night, the Water Treatment Plant is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation;  Performs routine grounds and building maintenance;  Must arrive at work on time and maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance. The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills held or performed by employees in the job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned. ___________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS: CLIMBING: Ability to climb into and out of flocculators, sedimentation basins, etc. CLEANING: Clean parts and machinery, clean buildings, lab and work areas. CRAWLING: Under vehicles and equipment.. DRIVING: Cars and trucks. HOLDING: Tools with both hands and all fingers. KNEELING: In one place for long periods of time. PULLING AND/OR PUSHING: Using both hands to operate large hand tools and/or pull such things as hoses or equipment. HEARING: Must be able to hear radio transmissions. SIGHT: Must be capable of seeing equipment and gauges. STANDING: Must be capable of standing for long periods of time. STOOPING: Must be able to stoop over for long periods of time. LIFTING: Able to lift 60lbs (2 man lift 100lbs).

Job Type: Full-time

Certifications preferred but not required.

Will train personnel if they have proper skills, willingness to learn, a positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

- Houma, LA 70363: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person