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Plant Operator ICity of Hammond • Hammond, LA, US
Plant Operator I

Plant Operator I

City of Hammond • Hammond, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Description Job Summary 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 & blowers at sewer plant
  • Perform preventive maintenance on sewer motors & pumps in sewer pond
  • Help perform sanitary survey for plant
  • Cutting grass & 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.

Note :

  • These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed in positions allocated to the classes.
  • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
  • 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 driver's license and must be able to obtain a Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License (CLASS B CDL) within the first 6 months following employment.
  • Supplemental Information The City of Hammond is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
  • Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   Powered by JazzHR

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