About this role
Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management
Ready to build a career and make your community better? At Inframark, we manage and maintain municipal water and wastewater systems, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable water services for communities. It’s more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow, learn, and be part of something that matters! Make a Difference? Apply Today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE
The Lead Operator is responsible for training and overseeing the daily activities of Operators and solving complex operations problems and performing maintenance/operations activities at water/wastewater treatment facilities.
Water/Wastewater license required
$1500 Sign-on Bonus, Competitive hourly rate and full Benefit Package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages day-to-day activities of operating and maintenance of treatment facilities.
- Allocates work and provides technical direction, assistance and training to other personnel.
- Ensures that all SOPs are followed, and DOT, OSHA and other requirements are met. Makes recommendations for improving SOPs.
- Interacts with Operations Manager to ensure safety and permit compliance.
- Interacts with contract laboratories to ensure proper reporting limits and any QA/QC issues
- Communicates with client and customers related to routine technical aspects of operations and responds to inquiries.
- Trains employees on proper plant operations, repair and installation techniques, SOPs and safe work practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 5-7 years water/wastewater experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred). Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements. Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.
Technical: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet. Ability to work with basic office equipment & phone systems. Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, DOT regulations & Utility SOPs. Advanced knowledge of process control measures.
Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Maintains composure in challenging situations. Collaborates with others. Asks for constructive feedback. Promotes a culture of diversity, respect & accountability. Challenges other through productive discussion.
Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves complex issues. Thinks “big picture” when assessing problems/opportunities. Develops innovative & creative solutions.
Managing For Results: Follows all company policies & SOPs. Delegates, prioritizes & manages the work of others. Balances competing priorities, scheduling issues & deadlines. Delivers effective feedback. Manages cost, quality & expedience.
Leadership & Initiative: Motivates & empowers others. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments. Seeks out opportunities for leadership & development. Trains, coaches & mentors others. Champions change.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to: frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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About Inframark
Inframark is an independent, American-owned company widely recognized as a leader in Water Infrastructure Operations and Infrastructure Management Services.
From water and wastewater operations to financial and community management and specialized support services, we work side by side with our clients to achieve the highest levels of performance, safety, compliance and reliability.
Aging infrastructures and workforces, increasing compliance concerns and constant cost pressures — our experts know first-hand the challenges facing today’s municipalities, municipal utility districts and industries. We recognize that no two clients are exactly alike. That’s why our service model is tailored to each client’s unique systems, cultures and resources.
Grounded in years of expertise and guided by our CLEAR Partnership Values (Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Respect) our 3,000 dedicated employees aim to create a "Better World Together" to deliver the critical services that help communities, companies and economies prosper.
What you'll do
- The Lead Operator is responsible for training and overseeing the daily activities of Operators while solving complex operations problems. They also perform maintenance and operations activities at water/wastewater treatment facilities.
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