Senior Wastewater Operator & Team Lead

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company support

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Solution Group is seeking a Wastewater Operator Lead to manage day-to-day operations of industrial wastewater treatment systems and to lead a small team of operators. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, safety, and continuous improvement in a demanding environment.

The successful candidate will apply mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment principles, monitor systems, run tests, and support ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating or maintaining wastewater treatment facilities or equivalent experience
• Wastewater Operator certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Strong mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment knowledge or willingness to learn
• Experience with lab testing and using results to guide operations
• Experience with preventative maintenance and basic data entry/ reporting
• Ability to read technical documents and procedures
• Strong communication across levels and safety minded

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater facilities during assigned shift and ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead a small team of operators on daily tasks and shift management
• Use remote monitoring systems to optimize plant performance
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Collect samples and conduct lab analyses to guide decisions
• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and future improvements
• Ensure safety and PPE compliance in industrial environments
• Collaborate on process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Skills

2+ years experience

Lab testing

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Education

Wastewater Operator certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solution Group is seeking a Wastewater Operator Lead to manage day-to-day operations of industrial wastewater treatment systems and to lead a small team of operators. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, safety, and continuous improvement in a demanding environment.

The successful candidate will apply mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment principles, monitor systems, run tests, and support ongoing improvements.