Plant Shift Leader - Wastewater Operations

The Town of Ocean City, MD; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Ocean City, MD is seeking a shift leader for the wastewater treatment plant. You will supervise the operation of equipment across the plant, make key operational and maintenance decisions, and ensure continuous operation, compliance, and safety on assigned shifts.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in wastewater treatment and pass an in-house competency exam within a year. High school diploma or GED is required, and the role involves work with primary, secondary, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of wastewater experience preferred.
• Must pass in-house competency exam within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operation of equipment across the treatment plant.
• Makes operational/maintenance decisions for process areas.
• Maintains competency across all process areas and may rotate assignments.
• Oversees pumps, valves, motors, chemical feeds, clarifiers, and related equipment.
• Performs visual inspections and reads meters; records readings and lab tests.
• Collects data for regulatory and operational reports and communicates results.
• Ensures plant operation on standby power during outages and supports safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wastewater knowledge

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Town of Ocean City, MD is seeking a shift leader for the wastewater treatment plant. You will supervise the operation of equipment across the plant, make key operational and maintenance decisions, and ensure continuous operation, compliance, and safety on assigned shifts.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in wastewater treatment and pass an in-house competency exam within a year. High school diploma or GED is required, and the role involves work with primary, secondary, and