Lead Operator - Water

Town of Davie; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Davie seeks a technical supervisor to oversee daily operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater facility. You will guide and train treatment plant personnel, monitor performance data, and report to the Chief Operator.

You will ensure safe, compliant operations, supervise mechanical and electrical repair work, and help prepare regulatory reports while maintaining records and inventory for chemicals and treated water.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years treatment plant experience, with 2 years in mechanical/electrical repair.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance, repair and operation of water/wastewater systems.
• Provide training and guidance to treatment plant personnel.
• Interpret operating data and implement procedural changes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and generate regulatory reports.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operation, maintenance and laboratory data.
• Coordinate inventory management of chemicals and treated water.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training & guidance

Interpret operating data

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.
• Ensuresafe,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.
• Ensuresafeuseofalltreatmentrelatedsupplies.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.