WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR (CLASS I) (CLASS CODE 3720)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government is seeking personnel to perform water purification operations at an assigned water plant under direct supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring chemical flows, pump operations, and sample testing to ensure safe drinking water and EPA compliance.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, a current Class I Water Treatment License, and may require a Louisiana CDL depending on the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Class I Water Treatment License issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is required.
• Note: Some positions may require a current Louisiana CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform water purification operations at an assigned water plant.
• Monitor chemical flows, pump operations, and sample testing.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with EPA drinking water standards and related objectives.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class I Water treatment License

Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Kind of Work Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs water purification operations at an assigned water plant for the Sewerage and Water Board. Work includes performing technical tasks in maintaining, adjusting, and monitoring activities such as chemical flows, pump operations, and sample testing. Work objectives are to provide safe drinking water to residents, industry and the general public, and to maintain regulatory compliance with EPA regulatory standards concerning drinking water standards; and related work as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Class I Water treatment License issued by the Louisianan Department of Health and Hospitals.
• Note: Some positions may require a current Louisianan Commercial Driver's License.