Water/Wastewater Operations Manager

ARRO Water Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vacation

Holidays

Vision

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

401K (with company match)

Educational Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Professional Article Payment

Job summary

ARRO Water Services is hiring an Operations Manager based in Reading, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for overseeing the operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and according to budget. The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma, minimum five years of experience in operations management, and required licenses. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in operations management or engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater treatment operations.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Attend client meetings with senior leadership.
• Coordinate construction/operations-related activities at treatment plants.

Skills

Operations management

Water/wastewater treatment knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards awareness

Client relations

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Water/wastewater license

Job description

Join Our Team as an Operations Manager at ARRO Water Services!

This position manages the operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities, performs oversight of routine and complex tasks, and supports the work of senior leadership and engineering teams.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

• Under general supervision manages the operations of medium to large sized facilities. Moves about plant site, enters confined spaces to perform tasks.
• Attend client meetings with senior leadership or project manager as required.
• Coordinate construction/operations-related activities at treatment plants to minimize delays and interference with the operation of the plants.
• Serve in a leadership role to operators and engineers.
• Responsible for bringing assigned operational responsibilities in on schedule and within budget.
• Make every effort to meet or exceed assigned utilization goals.
• Works with leadership to maintain good client relations.
• Attends seminars and courses to expand knowledge in the areas of operations, management, and engineering-related work.
• Maintains membership in professional organizations.
• May be required to perform or oversee field services such as construction observation, sump pump inspections and/or manhole inspections or assist in field measurements.
• May be required to attend client meetings.
• Any other duties, as necessary, to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in operations management or engineering field.
• Water/wastewater license in the state of operation is required.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater treatment operations, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Physical Requirements – Work Environment

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Frequently climbing, balancing, crouching, reaching, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motion.
• Light work: Frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Occasionally, may perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and infrequently may perform very heavy work if required.
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme heat above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to extreme cold temperatures below 32 degrees for a period of more than one hour.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions i.e. moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin, i.e. fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Subject to vibrations, infrequently.
• Noise level in the work environment at times may be sufficient to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level, infrequently.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection, operation of machines; using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to eyes.

ARRO offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support. We are committed to supporting both the personal well-being and career growth of our employees.

Daily Work Location/Hours

The employee will be responsible for reporting to assigned work sites as per the established schedule. This position involves consistent fieldwork, which requires the individual to be present at designated locations on time and ready to perform the necessary tasks. This role may also include office and remote work as approved by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 401K (with company match)
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Article Payment