Water Treatment Operator

A municipal water treatment facility in Louisiana is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to manage the daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of systems utilizing pressure filtration and reverse osmosis (RO) processes. This role ensures treated water meets all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This is a full-time position that will require shift work and participation in an on-call rotation (7 days on, 7 days off, night shift).

Shifts will be 12-hours, and consultants will be paid 1.5x overtime for hours above 40/week. The pay range for this position is between $33.00 - $40.00/hour, and will be determined based on technical qualifications and years of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

High school diploma or GED
Valid Water Treatment Operator certification
Previous experience in water or wastewater treatment (experience with chemical systems, pressure filters, ground water, or reverse osmosis experience strongly preferred)
Flexible for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call work
Valid driver's license

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Working knowledge of pressure filtration and reverse osmosis processes
Familiarity with water quality standards and compliance requirements
Ability to read SCADA systems, flow diagrams, and technical manuals
Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.