Lead Operator

General Summary: 

Operates, repairs, and maintains the water/wastewater treatment plant facilities.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs all the functions of the Operator, Operator II and Operator III.
• Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations for process control and effluent quality.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Diagnoses operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records according to established procedures.
• Directs, assigns, and trains employees in job-related tasks.
• Supervises the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant or plant process on an assigned shift.
• Performs duties of Operations Manager in his/her absence when assigned.
• Performs operations and maintenance activities, including taking samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analys...