Wastewater Service Tech

St. John the Baptist Parish Government; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid premiums for health/dent

Job summary

St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking a Wastewater Service Tech in LaPlace, LA to perform maintenance on parish wastewater systems, including collection lines and lift stations, and to repair inspection holes, covers, and pipes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Louisiana driver’s license, and the ability to obtain an LDH Wastewater Collections Class I Certification within 18 months; 1 year of utility maintenance experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of utility maintenance experience desirable or-equivalent education/experience.
• Must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Parish’s Risk Manager.
• Must attain LDH Wastewater Collections Class I Operator’s Certification within 18 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance tasks related to the Parish’s wastewater systems.
• Maintains wastewater collection lines and lift stations.
• Repairs inspection holes, access covers, and collection system pipes.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Wastewater Service Tech

Full Time LaPlace, LA, US

Salary Range: $16.97 To $28.02 Hourly

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Performs various activities and maintenance tasks related to the Parish’s wastewater systems; maintains wastewater collection lines and lift stations; repairs inspection holes, access covers, and collection system pipes. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. One year of utility maintenance experience desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Parish’s Risk Manager. Must attain at least a Wastewater Collections Class I Operator’s Certification through the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) within eighteen (18) months of appointment to position. Progress must be made toward completion of higher classifications of LDH certification in Wastewater Collections when experience requirements of LDH are met. Required licenses and certifications must be kept current during employment with the Parish, including maintaining LDH certification requirements. OTHER:Must be able to accept call-out, standby, work overtime including weekends and holidays as assigned. Starting salary dependent on level of LDH certification and experience.

Only applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.

Attractive benefits package, including up to 85% employer-paid premiums for health insurance and 100% employer-paid premiums for dental and life insurance.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISHis a drug-free workplace.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENS, PHYSICALS, AND BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED ON PROSPECTIVE NEW HIRES.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISHprohibits any form of discrimination in its employment practices based on an individual’s sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD# 1-800-846-5277 or LA Relay #711 www.sjbparish.gov .