Lead Water-Wastewater Operator

Nexus Water Group; Granite Shoals (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nexus Water Group is seeking a Lead Water/Wastewater Operator in Granite Shoals, TX. You will perform routine checks, monitor permit compliance, operate pumps and treatment equipment, and support maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, reliable water and wastewater service for communities.

The role requires on-site work, potential on-call hours, and collaboration across operations, maintenance, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent with required technical knowledge
• TCEQ Class C Water and/or C Wastewater Certification or ability to obtain within specified time
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of water and wastewater facilities and ensure compliance with permits
• Operate and maintain equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and belt presses
• Assist with preventive maintenance and repairs as needed
• Respond to customer service calls and coordinate with teams
• Maintain daily logs for EPA and state reports
• Schedule and oversee routine tasks and train Operator in Training as needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCEQ Class C Water/Wastewater Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Backhoe/Trackhoe operation

Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Lead Water/Wastewater Operator performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Will perform all supervisor assigned task.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Granite Shoals, TX. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Some travel may be required within service area. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

What You'll Do

• Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit. Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc.
• Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required.
• Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory.
• May provide functional supervision of Operator in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed.
• Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples.
• Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports.
• Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Bring

Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Requires two years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years related experience

TCEQ License: A class C Water and/or C Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ.

The applicant must obtain a class C Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position and a CSI by the TCEQ within 2 year of accepting the position.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Requirements: Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information. Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations. Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, being on call.

Work Conditions and Environment

Work is performed primarily outside and is subject to weather and environmental conditions. Worker is subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; exposure to physical hazards from equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.