WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR (CLASS IV)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government is seeking a lead-level water purification supervisor to manage operations at an assigned water plant. The role includes supervising staff, training, and hands-on tasks with chemical control, pumps, and sampling to assure safe drinking water and EPA compliance.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead level water purification operations at an assigned water plant.
• Perform supervisory and training-related tasks.
• Maintain, adjust and monitor chemical flows, pump operations, and sample testing to ensure safe drinking water and regulatory compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class IV Water treatment License

Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Lead level water purification operations at an assigned water plant for the Sewerage and Water Board. Work includes performing some supervisory and training related work as well as 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 IV Water treatment License issued by the Louisianan Department of Health and Hospitals.
• Note: Some positions may require a current Louisiana Commercial Driver's License.