Water Plant Operator, Water Production

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $33.22k - $45.68k / year • 1w ago

Water Plant Operator, Water Production

Annual Salary Range: $33,219.89 - $39,855.19 Grade: 19 (Pay rate to be determined by level of certification(s) possessed.)

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Water Production Department and future vacancies as they occur to operate, monitor, and maintain water production and treatment systems and related equipment to provide quality drinking water for public use in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision at the level allowed according to the certification held by the employee and training received; some tasks require direct oversight from Operators with a higher certification. 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. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

· Experience in water plant operations preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

· 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.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.

· Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

· Pay rate to be determined by level of certification(s) possessed.

Work Schedule:

12 hour shifts; includes weekends and holidays

Kind of Examination

This 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. 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.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until Filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5077, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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