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City Of Alexandria Water Plant Operator in Alexandria, Louisiana
Water Plant Operator, Water
**[Annual Salary Range: $33,219.89 - $45,683.04 Grade: 19 (Pay rate to be determined by level of certification(s) possessed.)
[Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Water Department and future vacancies as they occur to operate, monitor, and maintain water production and treatment systems and related equipment to provide quality drinking water for public use in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision at the level allowed according to the certification held by the employee and training received; some tasks require direct oversight from Operators with a higher certification. This position is subject to 24-hour call.
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- Experience in water plant operations preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must maintain a functional telephone and be capable of responding to the site within one (1) hour of being notified.
- Must possess the State of Louisiana Class IV Water Production and Class IV Water Treatment certifications prior to completion of a seven (7) year apprentice period.
- Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D drivers license within one month of hire.
- Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
- Pay rate to be determined by level of certification(s) possessed.
[[Work Schedule: [[ 12 hour shifts; includes weekends and holidays
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