WATER PLANT OPERATOR LEAD

Lake Havasu City; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 91,435,000 - 132,583,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental/Vision

Wellness Program

ASRS

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Havasu City is seeking a Water Plant Operator Lead to oversee daily operations at the water treatment facility. You will guide operators, monitor processes, run SCADA systems, and ensure the delivery of high-quality drinking water to the community.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in utility plant ops, holds ADEQ water treatment certifications, and is prepared for leadership responsibilities and on-call rotations. This is a full-time, on-site role with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of utility plant operations and maintenance experience.
• ADEQ Grade III/IV Water Treatment Certifications at hire.
• CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train operations staff in daily plant functions.
• Operate and monitor treatment processes, equipment, and SCADA systems.
• Perform lab testing and analyze water quality data.
• Ensure compliance with ADEQ and EPA regulations.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain records, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

SCADA systems

Laboratory testing

Water treatment

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Emergency response

Education

Grade III Water Treatment

Grade IV Water Treatment

CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement

High School Diploma

Tools

ADEQ regulations

Job description

**WATER PLANT OPERATOR LEAD**

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF26-308

Salary:$31.91-$46.27/Hourly DOQ

Trainee: $28.71/Hourly

Grade: CP11

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: PW/Water Treatment

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

Lake Havasu City is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water Plant Operator Lead to join our Water Division team. In this essential leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations at our water treatment facility, guide and support plant operators, and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, safe drinking water to our growing community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a certified operator ready to take the next step into leadership, training, and complex system troubleshooting.

What you will do:

• Lead and train operations staff in daily plant functions
• Operate and monitor treatment processes, equipment, and SCADA systems
• Perform lab testing and analyze water quality data
• Ensure compliance with ADEQ and EPA regulations
• Oversee preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and compliance documentation
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in on-call rotation

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Astrong team playerwith excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experienced ina lead position at a potable water treatment plant.
• Anatural leaderwho inspires others and builds strong community relationships
• Exceptionallyorganized,detail-oriented, and committed to excellence
• Knowledgeof regulatory requirements for water quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years’ experience in utility plant operations and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Grade III Water Treatment and Grade IV Water Treatment Certification issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at hire.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License Class B with a Tanker Endorsement is preferred.

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.

Position may also require one (1) or more of the following certifications depending on assignment:

Confined Space Certification.

Lock-out/tag-out

Forklift Certification.

Hazardous Materials Certification

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) Employees:

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.