Lead Systems Operator

Village of Harrison (WI); Town of Harrison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The Village of Harrison (WI) seeks a Lead Systems Operator to operate and maintain water and sanitary sewer systems, perform inspections and troubleshoot to ensure regulatory compliance. This working-leader role supervises operators, maintains records, supports capital planning and coordinates with contractors, all while ensuring safety and reliability of critical utilities.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, 3 years in water distribution and sewer systems with at least 1 year

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of experience operating and maintaining water distribution and sewage collection systems; 1 year of supervisory experience.
• GIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains operation records with accuracy.
• Oversees routine process control testing and regulatory compliance testing on water and wastewater systems.
• Supervises operators and assists with daily operation and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Leadership/supervision

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Lead Systems Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and systems that provide essential utilities such as water and sanitary sewer service. They ensure the smooth functioning of utility systems, perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues and adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

The village offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, ample PTO, holiday pay, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

• Prepares and maintains various operations and system records with accuracy, clarity and completeness.
• Maintains records of samples, results, and field-testing parameters in accordance with WIDNR regulations.
• Oversees and performs routine process control testing and routine regulatory compliance testing on water and wastewater systems.
• Supervises and assists operators with the completion of daily operation and maintenance tasks, as a working leader position.
• Compiles daily operation reports and highlights issues for management.
• Purchases parts and equipment as necessary.
• Location of water, sanitary sewer and force mains for utility location requests.
• Responds quickly to emergencies and equipment breakdown to restore normal operations.
• Detail oriented, accurate recording of scientific data for regulatory reporting.
• Maintains grounds at various Utility facilities including lift stations, administration building, and water connection sites.
• Observes, follows and enforces safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.
• Assists the Utility Superintendent with the preparation of short and long-term Capital Improvement Plans and short and long-term strategic plans for the utilities and assists with identifying equipment, facilities and infrastructure for incorporation into capital improvement plan.
• Provides organization support by following all policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with others in the office and contracted to complete work tasks.
• Must be able to multi-task to meet all productive standards and complete assignment and work in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform numerous inspections including clear water, residential cross connection, manhole, lateral and subdivision, lead, copper and well inspections.
• Work with outside contractors to ensure construction methods are in compliance with Harrison Utilities approved specifications.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

(Knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to do this job well)

• Confined Space Entry
• Operator System Certification in distribution and ground water.
• WIDNR Collection System Certification, preferred.
• Trained to handle on call emergency situations and responsibilities
• Email, phone, printer, copy machine, SCADA, mower, string trimmer, motor vehicle, and general maintenance equipment.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and good driving record (required).

• Education and/or Experience:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection systems, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. GIS experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office products such as spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Village officials, media and general public.
  • Excellent problem-solving/judgment skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage daily work assignments and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to train, direct, coordinate, schedule, review and evaluate staff and work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, management and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to establish effective public and internal relationships.
  • Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Discover new ways to improve processes to gain greater efficiency.
  • Operation of emergency stand-by equipment such as large pumps and generators.
  • Ability to serve "on-call" a week at a time with rotation normally every 3rd week.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, sitting and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires walking, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and depth perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; this position requires periodic exposure to outdoor environmental and hazardous conditions, including working in various weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, cold) and in construction environments; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Work is performed mostly in field settings.

The Village of Harrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.