Why this role matters: Clean, reliable water and compliant wastewater treatment keep communities healthy. As our Lead Operator III, you ensure uninterrupted service, safe work practices, and adherence to state and federal requirements—while guiding less-experienced operators to perform at their best.
Position snapshot
Pay: $70,000–$80,000 DOE
Location: Bossier City, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Call Required
Is this you?
Experienced in industrial or environmental operations and maintenance (3+ years) with a focus on water and/or wastewater?
Holding an active Louisiana Department of Health Wastewater Collection Class III and/or Wastewater Treatment Class III certification?
Comfortable operating a belt press and a 3 MGD activated sludge facility?
Skilled at troubleshooting pumps, valves, electrical components, and complex process issues?
Committed to safety, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance?
Licensed to drive in Louisiana and confident leading Operators I and II?
What you'll take ownership of
Daily operations and maintenance for water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment systems.
Hands-on leadership: mentoring, assigning work, and assisting Operators I & II as needed.
Inspection routines: wells, treatment equipment, system components, and facilities.
Compliance tasks: sample collection, required lab testing, and precise operational records.
Field duties: utility locates; meter reads and re-reads.
Repairs: water/sewer lines, pumps, valves, and related mechanical/electrical equipment.
Vendor/contractor coordination for specialized services.
Collection system monitoring, flow issue response, and blockage clearing support.
Plant operations including belt press use and preventive maintenance per schedule.
Housekeeping and safety: clean, organized sites; strict PPE and policy adherence.
Team collaboration and emergency/on-call response.
What you need to succeed
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum three (3) years in industrial/environmental O&M—preferably water/wastewater—or equivalent education/experience.
Active LA Dept. of Health Wastewater Collection Class III and/or Wastewater Treatment Class III certification.
Valid Louisiana driver's license.
Strong grasp of treatment processes, systems operations, and regulatory frameworks.
Mechanical repair aptitude and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and technical procedures.
Proven reporting and recordkeeping accuracy.
Capability with mathematical calculations required by LA operator certification standards.