Maintenance Worker, Waterworks District #3

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To

Under general supervision, takes apart and cleans water meters; repairs and/or replaces worn or defective parts, refinishes dial faces and reassembles meters. Makes field repairs on water service installations such as replacing lids, washers and connections in boxes. Picks up malfunctioning and broken meters, installs new and repaired meters in the field. Maintains upkeep of ground and equipment at plant and well site. Performs related work as necessary. Reports to the Plant Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locates water service lines and mains. Locates water leaks. Conducts industry line location using manual probe or electronic locator.
• Replaces water meters. Repairs water meters. Salvages used parts for future use. Replaces worn parts in meter box.
• Repairs meter boxes.
• Operates hand and power tools. Performs minor plumbing.
• Operates hand and power lawn equipment.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports such as water well flow data, pump operating data, process equipment data, MSDS, and right• to- know Information for handling chemicals.
• Prepares and processes a variety of documents such as daily operation log, daily influent and effluent log, dally laboratory log, daily chemical log, and discharge monitoring sample.
• Refers to Louisiana State sanitary code, National Secondary Drinking Water Standard, Safe Drinking Water Act, National Rural Water Association Self-Assessment for Capacity Development, Environment Protection Agency National Primary Drinking Water Standards, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, equipment manuals, safety manuals, engineering drawings, budget manual, regulations, codes, ordinances, as-built drawings, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as well equipment, clarifiers, filters, pressure tank, air compressors, generators, flow controllers, handheld programmer, remote monitoring system, computer, metering pumps, high service pumps, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as data recorder, handheld global positioning system, line tracer, etc.; a variety of supplies such as pipes, water supplies, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, DM Net Vis Observer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook Professional, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and Individuals such as Board of Directors, SOM, employees, co-workers, contractors, engineers, and the general public.
• Serves as Plant Operator.
• Assists with up keep of plant grounds; mowing, draining to present an attractive plant site.
• Performs general administrative, clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, attending and conducting meetings, copying and filing documents, processing time sheets, etc.
• Makes deliveries as needed. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one to two years of experience in water system operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Excellent Benefits Package Equal Opportunity Employer

If interested, please submit the following to the Iberia Parish Sewerage District #1, 2617 Northside Road, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70563:

1. An Iberia Parish Government Application for Employment
2. Along with a current resume.

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For more information contact: Brad Cradeur