Wastewater Operator

Company Overview

Join a team with a dynamic culture! From day one, we’ve worked to build a diverse, inclusive environment where learning never stops. At Bonton Associates, we value different perspectives, respect unique life experiences, and encourage collaboration — while giving you the space for separation when you need it. We encourage and accelerate professional development across the entire organization, and we constantly strive to become a better, smarter, and more efficient team. Just as we work to deliver long-term client solutions, we want Bonton Associates to provide a rewarding long-term career path for every team member.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Operator will work in both the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants in Baton Rouge, LA. This role consists of maintaining daily plant operations including sampling and testing, maintenance on pumps and motors, and pursuing Louisiana Department of Health certifications in wastewater treatment and collection.

This role will work in-person and will work on a 12 hour (2-on / 2-off , 3-on / 3-off every 14 days) schedule, rotating day/night shifts. Shift times are 6:30am - 6:30pm and 6:30pm - 6:30 am.

Day to Day Activities

• Independently operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.).
• Performs quality control tests on wastewater.
• Uses precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Adjusts chemical feed equipment.
• Analyzes laboratory and other pertinent data.
• Analyzes water or wastewater for pH, turbidity, chlorine residuals, alkalinity, hardness, etc.
• Determines process control settings.
• Operates and monitors filter control systems.
• Performs process control tests to determine proper dosage.
• Recognizes and corrects changes in system operating parameters starts up and shuts down treatment process units.
• Troubleshoots and makes adjustments to correct potential process problems.
• Checks water or wastewater treatment process functions during shift.
• Monitors and controls ozone generation system.
• Understands and implements wastewater treatment principles.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Performs reactive maintenance as required.
• Picks up equipment parts from vendors.
• Installs, repairs or replaces functional parts and components.
• Routinely inspects plant equipment and facilities.
• Completes work orders and basic forms.
• Performs and maintains housekeeping standards.
• Understands basic electrical safety.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class 2, 3, or 4 Wastewater Treatment or Water Treatment LA Department of Health Certification.
• Relevant Wastewater Treatment Plant experience.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekends.

Key Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to acquire basic knowledge and develop specific job-related skills.
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Displays initiative in the advancement of individual professional development.
• Learning skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team interaction and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently.
• Planning and organizing.
• Attention to detail.
• Stress tolerance.

Physical Requirements

• Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach for long periods of times in a treatment plant setting.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Check us out here! https://bontonassociates.com/

Bonton Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• class 2, 3, or 4 Wastewater/Water Treatment Cert w/ LA DOH? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35