Switchboard Operator jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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*Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Required*

Job Summary

This person will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution and water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water and wastewater systems including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment.

• Maintains pump stations.

• Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing.

• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting.

• Ensures completion of work assignments within specified deadlines and in compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures

• Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water and wastewater operations.

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure.

• Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks.

• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks.

• Performs other related duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Required

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records required.

• Experience within a water and/or wastewater treatment environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Requires the ability to read, write, compile, and analyze data and reports daily.

• Ability to monitor control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation.

• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed.