Water Treatment Plant Operator

4 days ago


Convent, Louisiana, United States ST. JAMES PARISH GOVERNMENT Full time
Job Summary

St. James Parish Government is seeking a highly skilled Water Plant Operator I to join our Operations Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for controlling treatment plant machines and equipment to filter and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of raw water into treatment plants.
  • Dump specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water, or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
  • Start agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to the bottom of tanks.
  • Turn valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities.
  • Pump filtered water into water mains.
  • Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure, and water elevation, and distribution of water.
  • Clean tanks and filter beds using backwashing.
  • Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
  • Test water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities.
  • Add chemicals such as alum into tanks to coagulate impurities and reduce acidity.
  • Record data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
  • Maintain daily and monthly logs.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and installation tasks for the public gas and water distribution system.
  • Read and record current usage data from gas/water meters.
  • Use equipment or visually check for gas and water leaks.
  • May assist with the installation of wet taps on water and gas lines.
  • Classify, code, and post various information and data into computer systems.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) with 1 year of experience as a Water Plant Operator Trainee.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Will need to pass the Water Treatment Operator Class I and Distribution Class I Certification or state temporary certificates.
Preferred Qualifications
  • General knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations in equipment operation.
  • Ability to perform physical labor required of the position.
  • Ability to perform daily housekeeping duties.
  • Some knowledge of computer systems.


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