Lead Operator

Position Purpose: 

Leads Operators and O&M Technicians in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for operating and monitoring main control system.
• Performs Wastewater process control and preventative maintenance/corrective maintenance functions.
• Coordinates and works with maintenance staff on preventive and corrective maintenance functions.
• Performs cleaning and general housekeeping duties in work areas including office laboratory cleaning of clarifiers headworks centrifuge and other process equipment as assigned.
• May be required to work in sanitary sewerage collection systems including maintenance of lift stations.
• May be required to operate automotive equipment including heavy trucks forklifts and front-end loaders.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• May train or assist in the training of OITs and assigned helpers.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors Degree in related field/or equivalent work experience.
• 8 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Capable of being assigned as responsible charge of the facility with an ability to react to unplanned events.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Grade IV or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Commercial Drivers License.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the following: straight pulling reaching above the shoulder pushing walking standing crawling kneeling repeated bending and sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to distinguish basic colors and various shades.

Additional Information :

Pay Rate: $37.92 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time