Lead Operator - Wastewater

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000 (Class A)

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 (Class B)

Job summary

City of Palm Bay is seeking a Lead Operator for its wastewater treatment facilities. The role requires a Class B license with 12 months to obtain Class A, plus extensive plant operations experience and a valid Florida driver’s license.

You will supervise plant staff, oversee testing, and ensure regulatory compliance. Essential duties include planning and directing plant operations, coordinating analyses, maintaining records, and handling scheduling and training tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Two (2) years of experience in operational decision making for a wastewater treatment plant required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Possess and maintain a Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Possession of a Class A license is required within twelve (12) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, supervises and assists with the functions of plant personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and facilities.
• Directs performance of required tests and analyses, and coordinates plant operations with the results of such tests. May be assigned to coordinate laboratory activities.
• Maintains and effectively communicates to the appropriate authority; operational modifications, regulatory reports, and records relating to plant operations, compliance, and permitting as required.
• Assists with personnel-related tasks including but not limited to interviewing, training, scheduling, time & attendance, and submitting pertinent records and reports as required.
• Assists with evaluations by communicating employee and or vendor performance as required.
• Monitors and evaluates the operation of City wastewater treatment plants, related facilities and well systems.
• May be assigned to shift work, required to work weekends and holidays, and or respond to after hour calls on holidays, nights and weekends.
• In the absence of the Wastewater Plant Superintendent, oversees plant operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards; and maintains an understanding and ability to order plant chemicals and supplies as needed.

Skills

Operational decision making

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License

Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License

Associate degree or wastewater/environmental coursework (preferred)

Job description

May be eligible for sign-on bonus based on license held:

• Class A - up to $4,000
• Class B - up to $3,000

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations. An associate degree or coursework in wastewater treatment, environmental science, or a related field is preferred. Two (2) years of experience in operational decision making for a wastewater treatment plant required. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess and maintain a Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Possession of a Class A license is required within twelve (12) months of hire. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Performs responsible administrative, supervisory, technical, and physical work pertaining to the operation & maintenance of City wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities. Under general supervision from the Wastewater Plant Superintendent, the Lead Operator performs plant related duties and supervisory tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

At the discretion of the Wastewater Plant Superintendent

• Plans, assigns, supervises and assists with the functions of plant personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and facilities.
• Directs performance of required tests and analyses, and coordinates plant operations with the results of such tests. May be assigned to coordinate laboratory activities.
• Maintains and effectively communicates to the appropriate authority; operational modifications, regulatory reports, and records relating to plant operations, compliance, and permitting as required.
• Assists with personnel-related tasks including but not limited to interviewing, training, scheduling, time & attendance, and submitting pertinent records and reports as required.
• Assists with evaluations by communicating employee and or vendor performance as required.
• Monitors and evaluates the operation of City wastewater treatment plants, related facilities and well systems.
• May be assigned to shift work, required to work weekends and holidays, and or respond to after hour calls on holidays, nights and weekends.
• In the absence of the Wastewater Plant Superintendent, oversees plant operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards; and maintains an understanding and ability to order plant chemicals and supplies as needed.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add, remove, and or assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.