Wastewater Operations Supervisor – Lead & Optimize Plants

Veolia; Highland Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a licensed operator supervisor to oversee wastewater systems within the Highlands/West Milford operations. The role emphasizes professionalism, independent judgment, and effectiveness across union environments.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, supervising crews, managing work orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining safety standards and reporting KPIs.

Qualifications

• AS/BS degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of wastewater systems.
• Minimum of two years of supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance, installation and repair projects for water and wastewater systems.
• Assign work crews to specific jobs based on requirements and workforce ability.
• Supervise, inspect, and perform maintenance and repairs in water/wastewater systems.
• Receive work orders and determine materials and manpower needed.
• Manage PM and CM program (assign, dispatch, close).
• Prepare and implement the department’s scheduling and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Drawings interpretation

Project scheduling

Education

AS/BS degree in related field

Tools

GIS

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a licensed operator supervisor to oversee wastewater systems within the Highlands/West Milford operations. The role emphasizes professionalism, independent judgment, and effectiveness across union environments.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, supervising crews, managing work orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining safety standards and reporting KPIs.