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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 225-413-1232 and ask for Parrish Valega at Diversion Water Company for more information.  

Posted:  05/06/2008

Help Wanted

Sandy Hill Water & Sewer is recruiting for the following position:  Operator License Class I – Potable Ground Water and SBR Wastewater Treatment System

 

Location: Vernon Parish at the Southwest corner of Fort Polk (LA routes 467 at route 10)

Reports to:  Senior Manager

Summary of Duties:  Operates equipment required in the maintenance and operation of facilities designed for the production, treatment and distribution of potable water plus the collection and treatment of wastewater.  Ability to operate a tractor mounted Backhoe at a high level of proficiency with no instruction needed or required is mandatory.  Must regularly left and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 lbs.  Applicant must be able and willing to be on-call plus work overtime, weekends, and holidays on a need bases. No rotating shift work involved. Willing to cross-train for rental apartment maintenance which the utility services.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 
Proof of High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

Experience:  Must have some Potable Water and Wastewater treatment experience and/or training. Knowledge of SBR wastewater treatment system is desirable. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English Language and interpret documents, operating manuals plus write routine reports and correspondence. 

Skills:  Must be able to perform all job skills of Operator Class I, in all five LA-DHH licensing categories for both water and wastewater operator. Perform routing preventive maintenance & cleaning of wastewater treatment equipment & facilities; assists in selecting plant equipment; reviews operation procedures and making improvement recommendations.  Applicant must show proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate foreign national worker certification (Green Card). Must have basic WORKING math skills including adding, subtraction, multiple and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Certified capacity (VoTec etc.) in HVAC (Air-conditioning) and Electrical Maintenance is a definite plus. The systems use both 230 and 480 three phase Open Delta electrical power.

Licenses:  Must possess valid LA driver's license and NO criminal record to apply. Candidate should be able to acquire Wastewater Treatment Certification II, in all five categories of water production and wastewater treatment within 12 months; company will provide the training through LRWA.

Transportation: Must possess reliable and insured transportation to travel to and from the work site.  Minimal use of personal vehicle required.

Rate of Pay:  Negotiable, within reason. 

Closing date:  Open until filled.

 

APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and/or a letter of interest to Sandy Hill Water & Sewer, Attn:  Tammy Darrah, 
400 Burgundy, Unit # 196, Leesville, LA  71446-9098; or by fax:  337-537-2221, or via e-mail at Sandyhillwaterandsewer@countrymanorapts.com
Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Testing maybe required.
Sandy Hill Water & Sewer, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Posted:  04/22/2008

Help Wanted

Water Department - Town of Many

The Town of Many is accepting applications for a position in the water department.  Class I certification with the ability to obtain a class II certification is required.

Benefits include retirement and health insurance.  Applications can be picked up between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday-Friday at Many City Hall or call (318) 256-3651 for more information.  The Town of Many is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted:  04/17/2008

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

Posted:  04/01/2008

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:  04/15/2008

Items for Sale

Houston River Water District in Sulphur, LA -
10 Water Pumps for Sale

The water system recently switched from surface water to ground water and no longer has a need for these pumps.  Please, contact for Mr. Claude Swope at 337-528-3446 for more information.  If you would like to see pictures of these water pumps, please e-mail LRWA at larwa@centurytel.net.  

Reposted:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

Plant Maintenance Mechanic I (Water) $2,259 per month - 
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:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

Plant Instrument Mechanic I (Water) $2,491 per month - 
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Performs routine maintenance on electrical control systems and instruments at both the Water Plants.  Successful applicants will have strong electrical/ electronic knowledge base.  Position is subject to rotating 24-hour call.  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:  04/15/2008 

Help Wanted

Plant Maintenance Mechanic II (Water) $2,616 per month - 
Lafayette Consolidated Government

This is extremely skilled mechanical maintenance work in one or more of the Consolidated Government's water operating plants.  Graduation from high school supplemented by courses in the mechanical trades, and considerable 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:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

Equipment Operator IV (LUS, WWC) 
$2,047-$2,707 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:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

Equipment Operator IV (Wastewater Collection) $2,047-$2,378/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:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

Maintenance Supervisor - Town of Melville

The Town of Melville is now hiring a Maintenance Supervisor.  Applicants must possess certification in gas and Class II certification in water and wastewater.  Manager experience a plus.  Must live within one hour response time.  

Apply at the Melville Town Hall.
PO Box 268
Melville, LA  71353
Call (337) 623-4226 for more information or you may fax your resume to (337) 623-3620.

Posted:  02/15/2008

Looking for Work

Calvin J. Tyler - Certified Water/Wastewater Operator
Level 4 in all categories

Looking for a job with a fast paced company or 
system with chances to advance.
Employment History
Water Production Supervisor - City of Opelousas
From:  06/1981 - 06/2007
Supervised and coordinated the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

For more information, please contact him at:
Phone:  337-948-2410
558 Avenue A
Opelousas, LA  70570

Posted:  02/26/2008

Help Wanted

The City of Ruston is recruiting for the following position:  Equipment Operator I - CCTV

Reports to:  CCTV Foreman
Summary of Duties:  Operates and assist in the operation of CCTV and high pressure equipment that is involved in cleaning, inspecting and maintaining sanitary sewer mains to include grease control and root control.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Computer knowledge at the beginner level is required.  Experience:  Related experience and/or training a plus.  Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.  Must be able to lift regularly up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.  Be able to stand, use hands, fingers, and arms; climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell.  Licenses:  Must have a valid LA driver's license to apply.  Must obtain Class B CDL with airbrake & tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.  Rate of Pay:  $9.27 per hour.  Closing date:  Open until filled.  Benefits:  Full-time, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Insurance, & Retirement.

APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a letter of interest to City of Ruston, Attn:  Personnel, PO Box 2069, Ruston, LA  71273; by fax:  318-251-2229; or stop by City Hall, Room 211 for an application, or visit our website at www.ruston.org/


Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Testing is required.
The City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reposted:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

The City of Ruston is recruiting for the following position:  Equipment Operator III - Wastewater Treatment

Reports to:  Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman
Summary of Duties:  Operates equipment required in the maintenance and operation of facilities designed for the treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, and growing and bailing hay.  Must regularly left and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Must be able and willing to be on call, work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Experience:  Must have six (6) years of experience and/or training.  Skills:  Must be able to perform all job skills of Operator I & II; Plans, coordinates, schedules, reviews, and evaluates both the operation and routing preventive maintenance & cleaning of wastewater treatment equipment & facilities; conduct tours; monitors developments in WWT field; Assists in selecting, training, reviewing & evaluating personnel; Inspects plant equipment; reviews operation procedures.  Licenses:  Must possess valid LA driver's license to apply.  Requires Commercial Driver's license - Class B with airbrake & tanker endorsements within 90 days from date of hire.  Must be able to acquire Wastewater Treatment Certification III within 12 months.  Must pass SCBA Fit test and a pulmonary function test.  Rate of Pay:  $13.01 per hour.  Closing date:  Open until filled.

APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a letter of interest to City of Ruston, Attn:  Personnel, PO Box 2069, Ruston, LA  71273; by fax:  318-251-2229; or stop by City Hall, Room 211 for an application, or visit our website at www.ruston.org/


Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Testing is required.
The City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reposted:  04/15/2008

 

Help Wanted

Wastewater Operator & Assistant Water Operator -
Town of Sibley

Town of Sibley is seeking a Wastewater Operator - 
Class II license must be obtainable.  

Town of Sibley is seeking an Assistant Water Operator - 
Class II license must be obtainable.

Mail resume to Town of Sibley
PO Box 128
Sibley, LA  71073
For more information, call Mayor Larry Merritt at (318) 377-0345.

Reposted:  01/18/2008

Help Wanted

Equipment Operator IV (Water Distribution)
$2,047-$2,707 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:  04/15/2008

Help Wanted

The City of Ruston is recruiting for the following position:  Equipment Operator II - Pipeline

Summary of Duties:  Operate backhoe, lay and repair sewer and water mains, install water meters, fire hydrants etc.
REQUIREMENTS 
Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Experience:  2 years of related experience and/or training on workforce backhoe; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Must be able to lift regularly up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 lbs.  Be able to stand, use hands, fingers, and arms; climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell.  Licenses:  Must have a valid LA driver's license to apply.  Must obtain Class B CDL with airbrake & tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.  Must obtain Water Distribution Certification Class III & Wastewater Collection Certification Class III.  Rate of Pay:  $10.62 per hour.  Closing date:  Open until filled.  Benefits: Full-time, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Insurance, & Retirement.

APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a letter of interest to City of Ruston, Attn:  Personnel, PO Box 2069, Ruston, LA  71273; by fax:  318-251-2229; or stop by City Hall, Room 211 for an application, or visit our website at www.ruston.org/

Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Testing is required.
The City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reposted:  04/15/2008

Items for Sale

2 - 10,000 gallon pressure tanks

The Village of Rodessa has two (2) 10,000 gallon pressure tanks for sale located in well #1 and well #2 in Rodessa, Louisiana in Caddo parish.   The tanks are in good condition and the asking price is $5,000.00 for both water pressure tanks.  Please call Mayor Paul Lockard for more information at phone number (318) 464-1476.

Reposted:  01/18/2008

Items for Sale

Taking Bids on Used Equipment:

1 - 300 GPM Water Plant includes Clarifier, Filters, and 6-Pump & Motor Skids
1 - 600 GPM Water Plant includes Clarifier, Filters, and 5-Pump & Motor Skids
9 - 1720 D Low Range Turbid meter & Aqua Trend network systems.

Mail or Fax bids to:
Houston River Water Works
PO Box 2119
Sulphur, LA  70664-2119
Fax:  37-527-7044
For more information, please contact Claude Swope @ Phone:  337-528-3446 or E-mail cswope@fulair.com

Reposted:  01/18/2008

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

What's Making News at LRWA

Attention water and wastewater systems!  Please remember to send in your support letters to your Senators and Representatives in support of the Louisiana Energy Conservation Program.

The 2008 Annual LRWA Conference dates have changed from July 20th -25th, 2008 to July 13th-18th, 2008.  The information packets for next year's conference will be available at the beginning of the year in our quarterly magazine.  Associate members please note the change of date on the exhibitor enrollment forms that were in your 2007 conference packets.  Thank you.

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