We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our wastewater plant in Kenner!
Schedule: (ROTATING SHIFT) Vary as needed
Full-time with opportunities for overtime. shift M-F
Pay range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Based on Experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Experience Operating a DAF and or Filter press (preferred)
- Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
- Performs cleanup of the area as required.
- Check tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
- Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
- Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
- Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
- Operates and maintains shop equipment.
- May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Operates heavy equipment including forklift truck and skid steer.
- May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
- Cleans and maintains process equipment.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
- Committed to growth in a company.
- Collaborative with team members.
- Good eye-hand coordination.
- Organizational ability.
- Reliable transportation.
- The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
- Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).
- Laboratory experience a plus
- Must be willing to work in environments with strong odors.
- Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
Work Environment:
- Lifting, climbing, and bending
- Must be able to work on feet most of the workday
- Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions
- Strong odors and smells
Benefits:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
- 401k plan with company contribution
- Growing industry
- Team environment
- Hourly pay with overtime
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
Kenner
We're not a typical "trucking" company. Our drivers perform service work most of the day using a vacuum attachment on their tanker. It's dirty, greasy, smelly work! We LOVE it!
We like to say:
“It smells like money!”
Here are some links to review to help you see in more detail what we do at LES:
https://www.lesonboarding.com/les-101/les-101-what-we-do/
Liquidenviro.com/careers
Take a RideAlong with us at LES:
https://youtu.be/zMjLDUZxQPY?si=j6kppfJaGlJkOhRL
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of LES
https://vimeo.com/862087640
Who we are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7NLpRekkTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkxRIsS96jw
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Nights as needed
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This position requires "mechanical aptitude" of some degree. Please provide a brief description of your mechanical skills (i.e. tool usage, building, operating machinery, repairing something, etc.).
- Do you have experience with wastewater processing or treatment? Please briefly explain: If not, do you have general plant operating experience? Please briefly explain:
- Before hiring we will require a criminal background check along with a drug screen (test IS included for THC Marijuana). Do you have any issues with this you'd like to discuss beforehand?
- This is a wastewater plant. You will be working around strong odors and have the possibility of getting "splashed" or "sprayed" on occasion by a variety of "unpleasant" liquids. How do you feel about this?
- This position is a rotating shift which will vary start times based on the plant needs. Will a rotating shift work for your personal dynamic?
Work Location: In person