Plant Operator I

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Positions in this class generally perform a variety of skilled and unskilled job tasks relating to the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work is usually closely supervised and fits a pattern that has been established and instructions are given before work begins. Work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion.

Example of duties:

• Maintain daily records on plant operations
• Take wastewater sample collections
• Perform maintenance on equipment
• Repair any broken lines or pipes as needed in plant operations
• Repair, replace, and change zones on discharge pipes in swamp
• Work on chlorine cylinder system for wastewater treatment
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps and blowers at sewer plant
• Perform preventive maintenance on sewer motors and pumps in sewer pond
• Help perform sanitary survey for plant
• Cutting grass and weed eating at given location (fields, swamp, plant)
• Work with contractors working on plants
• Repair/replace/change zones on wastewater discharge pipe at swamp
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned
• Be on call for plant operations
• Work on weekends/holidays

Working environment: Both indoor and outdoor working environment with possible exposure to a variety of extreme weather conditions, constant and extreme noise, dust, and pollen; subject to a variety of mechanical, electrical, chemical, toxic waste, and other safety hazards associated with treatment plant facilities and equipment. While working there may be exposure to fumes, strong odors, and disease related treatment plant operations.

Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Perform unskilled tasks in a variety of plant operation activities
• Acquire the knowledge and ability to perform skilled tasks
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Physical requirements:

• Performs bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and reaching both to ground level and overhead in order to adjust valves, take samples, etc.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls up to 50 pounds; hold/grip objects; may be subject to standing for long periods of time; must be able to distinguish primary colors, move about different designated areas of the plant and visually observe gages, readings, equipment, and etc.

Educational requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificates and/or Licenses: Must be able to obtain a State Certification Level II in Wastewater Treatment within the first year of employment. Must have a valid drivers license and must be able to obtain a Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CLASS B CDL) within the first 6 months following employment.

The City of Hammond is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.