Lead Systems Operator

Village of Harrison•Harrison Utilities, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Systems Operator operates and maintains equipment and systems that provide essential utilities, including water and sanitary sewer service. The role ensures the smooth functioning of utility systems through routine inspections, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and adherence to safety and environmental requirements. This is a working-leader position that supervises and assists operators with daily tasks and supports the Utility Superintendent in planning utility improvements. Work is performed mostly in field settings, with occasional work in office and construction environments. The role includes rotating on-call service, normally one week at a time every third week, to respond to emergencies and equipment breakdowns. The Village of Harrison offers health, dental, and vision benefits, ample paid time off, holiday pay, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of experience operating and maintaining water distribution and sewage collection systems.
One year of supervisory experience.
Confined Space Entry Operator certification.
System certification in distribution and groundwater.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Village officials, media, the public, subordinates, peers, and management.
Strong problem-solving and judgment skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage daily assignments and work under pressure.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to improve processes to increase efficiency.
Ability to serve on call for one week at a time, normally on a rotating schedule every third week.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds, and work in field, outdoor, hazardous, construction, and moderately noisy environments.

Nice To Haves

WIDNR Collection System Certification.
GIS experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain accurate, clear, and complete operations and system records, including sample records, results, and field-testing parameters in accordance with WIDNR regulations.
Oversee and perform routine process-control testing and regulatory compliance testing on water and wastewater systems.
Supervise and assist operators with daily operation and maintenance tasks as a working leader.
Compile daily operation reports and highlight issues for management.
Purchase parts and equipment as necessary.
Locate water, sanitary sewer, and force mains in response to utility-location requests.
Respond quickly to emergencies and equipment breakdowns to restore normal operations.
Maintain grounds at utility facilities, including lift stations, the administration building, and water connection sites.
Follow and enforce safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Assist the Utility Superintendent with short- and long-term Capital Improvement Plans and utility strategic plans, including identifying equipment, facilities, and infrastructure for capital planning.
Support organizational operations by following policies and procedures and fostering effective working relationships with office staff and contractors.
Manage multiple assignments and complete work in a timely manner.
Perform inspections, including clear water, residential cross-connection, manhole, lateral, subdivision, lead, copper, and well inspections.
Work with outside contractors to ensure construction methods comply with Harrison Utilities approved specifications.
Train, direct, coordinate, schedule, review, and evaluate staff and work.
Operate emergency standby equipment such as large pumps and generators.
Perform other duties as assigned.