SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (2661)

Jefferson Parish; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish in Louisiana seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to operate and maintain a major facility in compliance with state and federal regulations. The role requires routine sample testing and data logging, monitoring flow, chemical feeds, and alarms, with duties including pumping sludge and equipment maintenance.

The position works on a rotating day, weekend, and holiday schedule and is an essential duty station during evacuations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/trade school completion acceptable.
• Progress toward Class IV Wastewater Treatment license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a major Waste Water Treatment Plant facility.
• Perform sample testing of agents and parameters (dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine, sludge).
• Record data in logs and data sheets; monitor flow, chemical feeds, sludge levels, alarms.
• Pumps sludge to digesters; dismantles and clears equipment; assists in repairs and installation as needed.
• Work on a rotating day, weekend, and holiday shift; essential duty status during evacuations.

Education

High school diploma

High school equivalency certificate

Vocational/Trade School certificate

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur. The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain a major Waste Water Treatment Plant facility in Jefferson Parish in accordance with standards set by the Department of Sewerage and the state department of Environmental Quality and Federal E.P.A. Under the supervision of a higher classification operator and/or a Superintendent; work includes performing sample testing for various agents and agent parameters, i.e., dissolved oxygen levels, PH levels, particulate matter, chlorine residuals, and solids tests. Checks and records various data in logs and data sheets, i.e., scale readings, gallons processed, polymer and chlorine usage, sludge depths, sample test results, and daily activities performed. Pumps sludge to tank digesters; dismantles and clears choked and flooded equipment; assists in rebuilding and installing equipment. Monitors and adjusts setting and conditions as necessary, i.e., flow rates, chemical feeds, sludge levels, switching pumps, and computer alarms. Employee works on a rotating shift basis which involves day, weekend, and holiday schedules. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Progression toward obtaining the Class IV Wastewater Treatment license issued by the Louisiana State Department of Health and Hospitals is preferred by the Department once hired.

Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Possession of a high school diploma.
• Possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Completion of Vocational/Trade School, not limited to short courses.

PREFERRED: Preference will be given to candidates with college coursework from an accredited college or university and/or experience working in a Sewerage Treatment Plant, based upon quantity of coursework successfully completed and length and quality of experience gained.

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Written Test ---------------------------------- Weighted 100%

The written test primarily evaluates aptitude and ability to learn the duties of the position.

POSTING NO. 2661-13R

DATE: 01/09/09

AMENDED: 01/20/16

RE-OPENED: 10/16/26