Water Plant Operator, Water Production

Water Plant Operator, Water Production

Annual Salary Range: $33,219.89 - $39,855.19 Grade: 19 (Pay rate to be determined by level of certification(s) possessed.)

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Water Production Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, 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. Conducts visual inspections of facilities, equipment, and well sites to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

• medical insurance
• dental and vision
• short/long term disability
• group and dependent life insurance
• sick and vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness clinic for employees and their dependents
• Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

• Utilizes computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and various tools and equipment to monitor, regulate, and control water production and treatment system (wells, pumps, chemical feeders, agitators, etc.) and related equipment.
• Compiles, records, and maintains pertinent operational data in computer and paper logs.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Collects water samples for chemical analysis and chemical control testing: (e.g., hardness, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, and chlorine content); records all test results; recommends or makes adjustments to operations based on results as appropriate.

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. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.

6:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, on duty every 4 weeks and on 24-hour call

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or  Fax , Email:

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer