Wastewater Superintendent

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

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Supervises the workforce to operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities in compliance with applicable company policies/procedures, regulations, and law. The incumbent will be the licensed operator accountable for wastewater systems. This position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work effectively at all levels, including union environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule a variety of maintenance, installation and repair projects for the water and wastewater systems in the VEOLIA Water Highlands/West Milford Operations.
• Assign work crews to specific jobs based on job requirements and work force ability.
• Supervise, inspect, and perform maintenance, repair and installation work to be completed in the water/wastewater systems of the VEOLIA Water Highlands/West Milford Operations.
• Receive work orders and complete by determining materials to be used and manpower required.
• Manage PM and CM program (assign>dispatch>close).
• Assign work orders for issues discovered upon physical inspection and/or due to complaints received directly via customer call center.
• Periodically inspect work in progress by private contractors to verify quality of work and ensure they stay within budget.
• Order material and equipment needed to perform installation and repair.
• Partner with the Engineering Department in the prioritization of the Capital Projects.
• Partner with EHSS to conduct periodic safety and training programs.
• Safety monitoring of crews at work site.
• Prepare reports as required by VEOLIA and all regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and implement the department’s operational scheduling and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor KPIs.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed (the incumbent must be a member of VEOLIA Highlands/West Milford Operations emergency callout rotation).
• The candidate demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and advises the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions.
• Sets the tone for safety and housekeeping.
• Participate in cross-functional teams.
• Perform other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• AS/BS degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• The incumbent requires a minimum of two years of experience in the construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of wastewater systems.
• A minimum of two years of supervision experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and reporting practices.
• Read and interpret drawings, GIS, and work specifications.
• Work independently, use good judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Estimate material, equipment, and labor costs.
• Write reports and correspondence, dispatch work orders.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels internal and external.
• Knowledge of systems and software programs including GIS and asset management (CMMS).
• State and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to area assigned.
• Strong knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater systems.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals, manage inventory to ensure adequate supply in on hand.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control (SCADA) systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering plans and drawings and GIS mapping.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic records and submit accurate reports.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, contractors and State and Local Agencies.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• NJDEP Operators Certification S3 and C2 required.
• T2 and W2 highly preferred.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $110000 to $125000 per year.

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.