Wastewater tTeam Lead, Operations
About The Position
The Operator IV (Team Lead) performs complex technical and mechanical work in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities. The role is responsible for enforcing safety rules and leading Liberty employees and contractor crews. The Operator operates, monitors, and maintains wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable, and compliant treatment. Work includes monitoring treatment processes, sampling and laboratory testing, operating treatment equipment and control systems, maintaining records, performing routine maintenance, and responding to process or equipment abnormalities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 7 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
- Senior-level knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, basic laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance requirements, and safe operating procedures.
- For Arizona locations, an ADEQ Grade 4 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment is required.
- Ability to read meters, gauges, drawings, and operating procedures.
- Good computer skills, including familiarity with computerized process-control systems.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as required.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- May require a CDL with appropriate classification and endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Organize, lead, and direct Liberty staff and contractors as required.
- Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Analyze job details and emergencies and make appropriate decisions.
- Monitor pumps, motors, blowers, valves, clarifiers, aerators, chemical feed equipment, and related systems.
- Monitor plant operations SCADA and other process-control systems.
- Collect wastewater, sludge, and effluent samples and perform required laboratory tests.
- Adjust equipment and treatment processes based on operating conditions and analytical results.
- Inspect and perform routine preventive maintenance on treatment equipment.
- Maintain accurate operating logs, test results, and compliance records.
- Assist in preparing information and reports required by environmental and other regulatory agencies.
- Operate and inspect lift stations and other wastewater collection or treatment facilities, where applicable.
- Handle treatment chemicals and biosolids in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Diagnose operational problems and respond to alarms, process upsets, and equipment failures.
- Carry out and enforce safety rules to help ensure a safe workplace.
Benefits
- Annual cash bonus of 5–8% of base pay.
- Three weeks of vacation.
- Five sick days.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match of 5%.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Access to approved overtime.
- Flexible working policy.
- Share purchase/match plan.
- Leadership Development Program.
- Paid volunteer days off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Achievement fund.
- Free parking.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Discount and perks program.
- Structured Skills Matrix supporting technical competency, career progression, and preparation for higher-level certifications and roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
