Operator

City of Shreveport • Amiss Water Treatment Plant, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position into a multi-skilled workforce. The Operator work activities may include any combination of the following tasks: water or wastewater treatment process control, quality control, preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, vehicle operation, hand and power tool operation, material handling, general support and safety, training and basic electrical safety procedures. The Operator works under the direct supervision of the Senior Operator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License.
• Two or more years in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance.
• Amiss Plant Assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Ability and desire to work in a team environment within a multi-skilled workforce.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control tests on the water or wastewater; uses precision measuring and testing equipment; adjusts chemical feed equipment; analyzes laboratory and other pertinent data; analyzes water or wastewater for pH, turbidity, chlorine residuals, alkalinity, hardness, etc.: determines process control settings; changes 1-ton chlorine containers; operates and monitors filter control systems; performs process control tests to determine proper dosage; recognizes and corrects changes in system operating parameters; starts up and shuts down treatment process units; troubleshoots and makes adjustments to correct potential process problems; backwashes gravity filters; checks water or wastewater treatment process functions during shift; monitors and controls ozone generation system; understands water or wastewater treatment principles.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; performs reactive maintenance as required; picks up equipment parts from vendors; installs, repairs or replaces functional parts and components; routinely inspects plant equipment and facilities; washes down and cleans out basins as required; adds grease and oil to pumps; replaces air filters; operates radio; completes work orders and basic forms; performs and maintains housekeeping standards; understands basic electrical safety; operates forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repairs fences and wooden structures.
• Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, confined space, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices; maintains good communication with team members.
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to work in a team environment within a multi-skilled workforce.
• Subject to be on-call 24/7.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED