Lead Operator - Water

Town of Davie, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Davie, FL is seeking a technically skilled supervisor for the water/wastewater facility. This role oversees mechanical maintenance, coordinates plant personnel, and reports to the Chief Operator to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include training staff, reviewing work, interpreting operating data, and assisting in regulatory reporting. A strong focus on safety and reliability is essential, with night/weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of treatment plant experience, with 2 years in mechanical/electrical repair.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to treatment plant personnel.
• Supervise maintenance, repair and operation of water plant and laboratory.
• Interpret data and adjust procedures to maintain efficient treatment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain records of plant operation and laboratory data.
• Assist in preparation of regulatory reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical training

Operations & maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

3-5 years treatment plant experience

1 year supervisory experience

Job description

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical and supervisory work in the operations and mechanical maintenance of a water/wastewater facility. Assists in the administrative, technical, and supervisory work in the management and daily operation of the treatment plant and laboratory collection and sampling. Coordinates and supervises work activities of treatment plant personnel. Reports to the Chief Operator

Essential Job Functions

• Provides training, technical support and guidance in the work activities of treatment plant personnel in lower classifications in treatment processes.
• Supervisestheactivitiesofsubordinatesintheirperformanceofmaintenance,repairandoperationofwater plant and laboratory.
• Reviewstheworkofsubordinatesforcompletenessandaccuracy;evaluates andmakerecommendationsas appropriate.
• Interprets operating data and institutes minor modifications in operation procedures to assure continuous and efficient treatment; in the event of emergencies; notifies supervisor and places into effect the established corrective procedures to restore operating conditions.
• Ensuressafe,effectiveoperationsofplantfacilitiesinaccordancewithrelatedStateandFederalregulations.
• Assists with repair and routine maintenance of mechanical, electrical and instrument repair of equipment.
• Maintains accurate and complete records on the plant operation, maintenance and laboratory data.
• Orders and keeps accurate inventory and records of all chemicals used and water treated.
• Assist in the preparation of all regulatory reports.
• Assists in formulating and implementing standard operating procedures, techniques, and rules.
• Ensuressafeuseofalltreatmentrelatedsupplies.
• Participatesinnewworkerorientation;providestrainingandinstructiontoplantpersonnel.
• Abilitytounderstandandfolloworalandwritteninstructions.
• Reports unusual or major problems to the Chief Operator.
• Performs other related work as required.

Required Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of treatment plant experience of which two (2) years must have been in mechanical and electrical repair, preferably in a water or wastewater system environment.
• At least (1) one year experience working in a supervisory or lead capacity position.

Required Certifications & License

• Possession of a minimum Class "B" treatment license in water treatment with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Possession of a minimum Class “A” treatment license in water treatment with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) Certification in Membrane Technology or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Other Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle.
• Must not have driver's license suspensions within five (5) years of submission of an application, unless it was insurance-related.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
• If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.
• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.