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ouisiana
ural ater
ssociation
Louisiana
Rural Water Association provides training and technical assistance
to water and wastewater systems throughout the state of Louisiana.
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Help Wanted
Ads
Items For Sale or Donation
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**Notice**
All ads will be placed on our web-site for 2 to 3 months, if you
need it to be placed longer,
please contact our office. Also,
please
contact our office when a position
has been filled so we know to remove
the ad.
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Job
Fair - Help Wanted
Water & Wastewater
Systems at Fort Polk Army Installation, Louisiana
American Water Operations
and Maintenance, Inc. located in Voorhees, New Jersey was awarded a
50-year contract for ownership, operations and maintenance of the water
treatment and distribution and wastewater treatment and collection
systems at Fort Polk Army Installation, Louisiana. Positions
available:
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Operation Supervisor
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General Maintenance
Worker
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Maintenance Trades
Helper
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Water
Treatment/Distribution Operator
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Wastewater
Treatment/Collection Operator
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Electrician
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Environmental, Health
& Safety Manager
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Engineer/Capital
Projects Manager
Wednesday, November
12th, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday, November 3th, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
CALL 856-309-4885 TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW
Holiday Inn Express -
Leesville, LA
3032 Colony Boulevard
Leesville, LA 71446
All positions require a
valid driver's license and appropriate State licensure (excluding
maintenance). If you cannot attend our JOB FAIR, please apply
online at www.amwater.com under the
Careers section.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Posted:
10/31/2008
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Items
for Sale
Pipe -
Cameron W/WW District #1
Sealed
bids will be received by Cameron Parish Water and Wastewater District #1
until 4:00pm Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in the Water District office
located at 126 Ann Street in Cameron, LA 70631. Items up for
bid are:
* 800 foot of 10 inch SDR 26 class 160 GST JT pressure pipe
* 60 foot 10 inch SDR 11 1PS PE3408 HDPE pipe (one end has a Harvey
Adaptor with flange)
All bids
must be submitted on bid forms obtained from Cameron Parish Water and
Wastewater District #1 or by calling
(337) 775-5660.
Posted:
10/24/08
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Items
for Sale
2 - 20 horsepower Well
Motors
Point Blue Water System,
Inc. has (2) 20 horsepower 3 phase with hollow shaft vertical electric
well motors for sale. One motor is 18 months old and the other
motor is 30 months old. System is asking $750.00 for each
motor. If you have any questions, please call the Point Blue Water
System at (337) 363-5885 or e-mail pointblue@cebridge.net.
Point Blue Water System,
Inc.
2268 Chataignier Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Posted:
08/28/2008
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Help
Wanted
Wastewater Operator
Class I - City of Opelousas
The City of Opelousas has
an opening for a Wastewater Plant Operator Class I. Please call
the Civil Service Department for more information at (337)
948-2532. Position open until filled.
City of Opelousas City
Hall
436 West Park Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Landry Parish
Posted:
08/20/2008
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Help
Wanted
Water & Wastewater
Operator, Class II - Town of Duson
The
Town of Duson has an opening for a Class II Certified Water and
Wastewater Operator. They are looking for one operator who is
class II certified in both water and wastewater
certifications.
If interested please contact the Town of Duson, Mayor Susie
Lagneaux at Phone #(337) 873-6754 or e-mail dusonLa@cox-internet.com. You
may also pick up
an application at the town hall. Position open until filled.
The Town of Duson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Duson
Town Hall
PO Box 10
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 873-6750 Fax
Reposted:
11/03/2008
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Help
Wanted
Water
Treatment Plant Operator
Peoples
Water Service Company of Donaldsonville (a division of Water Treatment
& Controls Co.) has an opening for a full-time certified water
treatment plant operator. Position requires a high school diploma or
acceptable equivalency diploma. Must possess a valid drivers license; be
at least 18 years old and able to work rotating shifts.
The
minimum requirements include Louisiana Class I Water Treatment
operator’s certification and the ability to obtain Class III
certification within a reasonable period.
Pay
based on qualifications /experience plus comprehensive benefits package.
Join a private utility that has been serving Donaldsonville since 1941.
Send resumes to Peoples Water Service, PO Box 230, Donaldsonville La.
70346. Attn. Norbert Redmond or E-mail nmr3@msn.com
(225) 473-7603 ext.16
EOE M/F/D/V DFW
Reposted:
10/31/2008
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Help
Wanted
Water
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
Peoples
Water Service Company of Donaldsonville (a division of Water Treatment
& Controls Co.) has an opening for a full-time certified water
treatment plant operator trainee. Position requires a high school diploma or
acceptable equivalency diploma. Must possess a valid drivers license; be
at least 18 years old and able to work rotating shifts.
The
minimum requirements include the ability to obtain a Louisiana Class I
Water Treatment operator’s certification within 12 months of hire and
the ability to obtain Class III certification within a reasonable
period.
Pay
based on qualifications /experience plus comprehensive benefits package.
Join a private utility that has been serving Donaldsonville since 1941.
Send resumes to Peoples Water Service, PO Box 230, Donaldsonville La.
70346. Attn. Norbert Redmond or E-mail nmr3@msn.com
(225) 473-7603 ext.16
EOE M/F/D/V DFW.
Reposted:
10/31/2008
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Help
Wanted
Water Production
Technician I - City of Ruston
REPORTS TO: Supervisor
of Water Production
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
human consumption and for industrial use.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to
50 pounds.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or
general
education degree (GED);
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of related experience
and/or training.
SKILLS: Employee assists in operating &
controlling electric motors, pumps, and valves; assists
in adjusting automatic devices that admit specified amount of chemicals
into tanks; assists in operating treatment
plant agitators and mixers; monitors panel
boards & adjusts control to regulate flow rates; assist in
collecting samples and tests water
for system reporting & monthly reports; records data regarding
residual content of chemicals, water turbidity & water pressure;
performs maintenance of buildings and grounds at water well sites &
storage facilities; performs standby
(weekend) duties on rotating basis.
LICENSES: Must possess valid Louisiana CDL with
hazardous materials endorsement.
Must have a LA Water Operator Class I certification in
Production, Treatment & Distribution.
RATE OF PAY: $9.27
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a letter of interest to
City of Ruston, Attn: Personnel, P.O.
Box 2069, Ruston, LA 71273; by fax: 318-251-2229; stop by City Hall,
Room 211 for an application, or visit
our website at www.ruston.org
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED. THE
CITY OF RUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Posted:
08/18/2008
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Help
Wanted
Exide Technologies -
Water Treatment Operator
Exide is taking
applications for water treatment operator position. This position
requires the operators to work shift work; days, nights, weekends,
holidays. At a minimum Water/Wastewater Class I Certification is
required. The candidates must possess integrity, thoroughness,
reliability and self-management. The person must be able to
maintain equipment and instruments and perform
calibration/standardization of equipment; filter press, clarifier,
pumps, treatment chemicals, and simple chlorination systems. The
hourly rate is $15.35 an hour plus $1.00 after completing the
certification exam.
Qualifications for this
position are listed below:
1. High school graduate
2. Must be able to read, write, perform mathematical computations
3. Be physically able to climb, lift and carry 50 pounds, work
outdoors.
4. Mechanical ability with good problem diagnosis and solving
ability.
5. Must be observant and must have capability to understand
systems and indicators.
6. At a minimum have Water/Wastewater Class I Certification
through DHH.
Please contact Jo Wood,
Human Resource Manager
Phone # (225) 775-3040 ext. 155
Fax # (225) 775-3972
E-mail: jo.wood@exide.com
Posted:
07/21/2008
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Item
for Sale
For sale 19,000 +
gallon Steel Water Tank. 54' x 8 1/2' with 20" man way.
Needs some sandblasting and painting.
Asking $10,000 FIRM. Please call 225-413-1233 and ask for Parrish
Valega at Diversion Water Company for more information.
Reposted:
10/30/2008
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Help
Wanted
Plant Maintenance
Mechanic I (Water) $1,982-$2,478/Month/DOE -
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Skilled worker in the
inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment in one or
more of Consolidated Government's Water Plants. Position is
subject to rotating 24-hour call. Graduation from high school
supplemented by courses in the mechanical trades, and experience in
mechanical maintenance and repair work in an industrial facility; or any
equivalent combination of training and experience. Accepting the
first 80 applications or until filled. To
obtain an application, send resume to: Lafayette Consolidated
Government, Civil Service, PO Box 4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502 or
Fax (337) 291-8349 or jmouton@lafayettegov.net
. For additional information or to download an application, please
go to www.Lafayettela.gov or
call (337) 291-8330. EOE
Reposted:
11/03/2008
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Help
Wanted
Water Operator -
Rapides Island Water Association, Inc.
Rapides Island Water
Association, Inc. is seeking a certified water operator, or a candidate
that can achieve
certification in water production and distribution. Candidate must
possess general mechanical skills necessary to perform light maintenance
and monitoring of pumps, motors, valves and meters. Construction
equipment operator experience a plus.
Salary depending upon experience, skills and level of
certification.
For more information please fax resume to (318) 793-4823 or call David
at (318) 793-4673.
Resume may be mailed to:
RIWA - Operator
PO Box 458
Boyce, LA 71409
Reposted:
10/30/2008
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Help
Wanted
Equipment
Operator IV (LUS, WWC)
$2,246-$3,088 per month/DOE -
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Primarily
operates a backhoe, but may operate a tandem dump truck and vacuum truck
on occasion. Must demonstrate a high skill level in the operation
of each of these pieces of equipment. Must show proof of having
passed the written portion of the CDL to apply. Class A CDL with
Air Brake, Combination, and Tanker endorsements required within 14 days
of hire. Open until filled.
To obtain an application, send resume to:
Lafayette Consolidated Government, Civil Service
PO Box 4017 - C
Lafayette, LA 70502 or
Fax: 337-291-8349 or
E-mail: jmouton@lafayettegov.net
For additional information or to download an application, please go to www.Lafayettela.gov
or call 337-291-8330. EOE
Reposted:
11/03/2008
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Help
Wanted
Equipment Operator IV
(Wastewater Collection) $2,246-$3,088 per month/DOE - Lafayette Consolidated Government
Primarily operates a
Vacuum/Flusher Truck, but is required to operate a tandem dump truck and
backhoe as needed. Ability to operate a Vacuum/Flusher Truck at a
high level with no instruction is required. Must show proof of
having passed the written portion of the CDL to apply. Class A CDL
with Air Brake, Combination, and Tanker endorsements required within 14
days of hire. Computer experience desired. Accepting the
first 15 applications or until filled. To obtain an
application, send resume to: Lafayette Consolidated Government, Civil Service, PO Box
4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502 or Fax (337) 291-8349 or jmouton@lafayettegov.net
For additional information or to download an application, please go to www.Lafayettela.gov
or call (337) 291-8330. EOE
Reposted:
11/03/2008
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Item
for Sale
Desoto
Parish Waterworks District #1 has two U.S. Filter dry chemical
mixers/injectors for sale. Came with our surface water
treatment plant, but have never been used. Come take a look and
make an offer. Please call John Neilson for more information.
Office Phone: 318-872-0004
Cell Phone: 318-423-2695
302 North Washington Avenue
Mansfield, LA 71052
Reposted:
10/30/2008
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Help
Wanted
Equipment
Operator IV (Water Distribution)
$2,246-$3,088 per month/DOE -
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Position
is responsible for the proficient operation of a Backhoe and Dump Truck
in support of the Water Distribution division of LUS. Ability
to operate the Backhoe at a high level with no instruction needed is
required. Proof of having passed the written portion of the
CDL test required to apply. Class A CDL with Air Brake and
Combination, endorsements required within 14 days of hire.
Accepting the first 15 applications or until filled.
To obtain an application, send resume to:
Lafayette Consolidated Government, Civil Service
PO Box 4017 - C
Lafayette, LA 70502 or
Fax: 337-291-8349 or
E-mail: jmouton@lafayettegov.net
For additional information or to download an application, please go to www.Lafayettela.gov
or call 337-291-8330. EOE
Reposted:
11/03/2008
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If
you would like to post an opening at your facility and you are a member
of LRWA,
please fax your ad to 337-738-5620 or e-mail to: LaRWA@centurytel.net
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What's
Making News at LRWA
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All three of the September
2008 LRWA Training Sessions (Ruston 16th, Welsh 17th, and Welsh 18th) have
been canceled as of noon today, 09/09/2008 due to the Hurricane Gustav
relief efforts of LRWA and Department of Health & Hospitals! If
any of these training sessions are able to be rescheduled then the dates
will be posted online and mailed out to our members.
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The 2009
LRWA Annual Training & Technical Conference will be held July 12 - 17,
2009 at the Alexandria Riverfront Center
in Alexandria, LA. LRWA will post more information
on our 2009 annual conference when it is available.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Louisiana
Rural Water Association is celebrating our 30th Anniversary! LRWA
was founded in 1978 with the help of Mr. Wayne Fontenot and Mr. H.M.
"Skeeter" Vickers. The LRWA office is located in the small
town of Kinder, LA which is
in the south part of beautiful Allen parish.
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