Wastewater Team Lead, Operations

Liberty Utilities•Goodyear, AZ

20d•$35 - $45

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 and contractor crews. The position operates, monitors, and maintains wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable, and compliant treatment. Duties include monitoring treatment processes, sampling and laboratory testing, operating treatment equipment and control systems, maintaining operational records, conducting routine maintenance, and responding to equipment or process abnormalities. The role requires thorough analysis and decision-making about job details and emergencies, as well as organizing and directing staff and contractors. The position may operate and inspect lift stations and other wastewater collection or treatment facilities where applicable. The expected hourly rate is $35.00–$45.00, depending on experience and certification levels. The role has access to approved overtime. Liberty describes its purpose as sustaining energy and water for life and its mission as providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 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.
Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), 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 thorough 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 ensure a safe workplace.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus of 5–8% of base pay.
Three weeks of vacation.
Five sick days.
Eleven paid holidays.
100% match of 5% for the 401(k) retirement plan.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Access to approved overtime.
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy.
401(k) plan with matching.
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 to build technical competency, support career progression, and prepare employees for higher-level certifications and roles.