Wastewater Plant Operations Leader

Gilbert, Arizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pension/retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Babies at work

Job summary

Town of Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor to lead a busy facility and mentor a skilled team. You will ensure safe, compliant plant operation and manage daily staffing to keep the plant fully covered.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, capital projects, and act as a liaison with ADEQ and EPA, delivering clear budget updates and operational guidance from the plant floor to leadership.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in wastewater treatment processes, including mechanical, chemical, and biological systems.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• ADEQ Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification at time of hire (or equivalent certification transferable to Arizona within 3 months).
• Arizona Class D Driver License required.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in environmental science, wastewater operations, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily staffing and scheduling to keep the treatment facility fully covered.
• Supervising and coaching operational staff, including performance evaluations, training, and hiring.
• Monitoring mechanical systems and treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance and effluent quality.
• Overseeing capital and long-range wastewater infrastructure projects, including design and cost review.
• Representing the department in interagency meetings and serving as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the public.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Wastewater treatment

Staff coaching

Budget liaison

Education

ADEQ Grade IV Certification

Arizona Driver License

Associate degree or technical certificate in environmental science

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Town of Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor to lead a busy facility and mentor a skilled team. You will ensure safe, compliant plant operation and manage daily staffing to keep the plant fully covered.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, capital projects, and act as a liaison with ADEQ and EPA, delivering clear budget updates and operational guidance from the plant floor to leadership.