Wastewater Plant Lead Operator & Team Leader

North Texas Municipal Water District; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) seeks a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator to oversee operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater facilities, including headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, SCADA, and lift stations to ensure water quality and safety.

Under the Wastewater Plant Supervisor, you will train and mentor staff, review logs, prepare monthly and annual reports, coordinate repairs, and enforce safety and environmental standards to keep assets and operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in wastewater treatment or equivalent.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator's License required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust facility operations using SCADA and samples.
• Train, lead, mentor staff; promote Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
• Schedule reports and coordinate maintenance activities for facility assets.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and regulatory standards met.

Skills

Supervise staff

Communication skills

Computer skills

Wastewater processes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification preferred

Job description

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) seeks a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator to oversee operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater facilities, including headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, SCADA, and lift stations to ensure water quality and safety.

Under the Wastewater Plant Supervisor, you will train and mentor staff, review logs, prepare monthly and annual reports, coordinate repairs, and enforce safety and environmental standards to keep assets and operations