Lead Wastewater Operator

Who Are We : At Natural Systems Utilities, we are dedicated to providing sustainable, innovative solutions in the water and wastewater services industry. Specializing in the design, operation, and maintenance of utility systems, we prioritize environmental responsibility, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Join our team and be part of an organization that values teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to a sustainable future.

Summary : The Lead Operator provides day-to-day assistance and support to the Regional Operations Supervisor. The lead operator's duties include but are not limited to, administrative support with required reporting on site guidance for the area's operation staff. Performs operational coverage and support as designated by the area supervisor. Assists with workorder input, implementation, and completion. The lead operator also provides feedback to the area supervisor on treatment plant status and employee performance. This work is performed under the direction of the service area supervisor. The intension of the lead operator role is to build a solid succession plan for the future of the business unit and to act as supervisor in the absence of the area supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities :

• Assists as directed by the Area Supervisor in ensuring that service area activities support the overall operation / efficiency of water and wastewater utilities project sites within a designated geographical area.
• Assist with managing, materials, and supplies purchasing and inventory for the area and projects assigned
• Promote health and safety culture within the designated service area, including assisting with the carrying out of all actions to rectify issues identified by the Environmental Health and Safety group.
• Assist in the evaluation of operations, maintenance, and support functions within the designated area.
• Ensures the area's operations staff is complying with new practices and procedure developed by the area supervisors
• Demonstrate visible "leadership by example" utilizing participative management involving the North-Bay Service Area Operations staff, peers, and teamwork whenever possible. Interact with peers, superiors, other agencies, and civilian customers to facilitate smooth system function
• Assist with the development of technical price proposals for new capital improvement projects and contract bids. Include the development of the technical scope of work, development of proposals, assisting in the bidding process, equipment selection, budgetary estimating and proposal writing activities
• Support the Business Performance team with technical-related concerns in support of routine contract proposal price redeterminations, including the review and development of technical and cost evaluations and proposals
• Participate in project transition including assisting in recruitment, vendor selection, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Valid driver's license

Proficient with Microsoft Office

What We Offer :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Natural Systems Utilities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NSU complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

40-hour work week : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30 pm (30 minute lunch)