Wastewater Lead Operator

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Looking for a Lead Wastewater Operator for our Danville VA plant.

Class 3 wastewater license required, class 1 preferred.

This position is for day shift.

This position is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant facility.

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



* Develop and implement programs within organizational policies; report major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports


* Supervise staff, including training and providing for technical or professional development, selecting or recommending selection, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination


* Plan activities for departmental staff and reprioritize throughout the day to resolve maintenance problems requiring immediate attention; ensure compliance with departmental safety regulations by staff


* Oversee performance of the collection of samples and the performing of tests such as MLSS, pH, or DO; analyze result and make process control changes based on results


* Document readings, test results, and equipment adjustments, and enter data into computer database for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports for designated state agencies


* Monitor and observe treatment process for offensive matter; inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions


* Ensure plant operates as efficiently as possible while maintaining effluent discharge within permit limits set by the state


* Develop and present departmental budget; oversees, reviews, and approves expenditures for area of responsibility; prepares financial forms and reports


* Coordinate construction, repair and maintenance work with department heads, superintendents, citizens, and private contractors


* Sets up and maintain record system; process daily paperwork including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information


* Gather and maintain information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility


* Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management or handling of supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money


* Requires decision-making as a major part of the job, affecting a major segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment with responsibility for developing policies and practices


* Attend or conduct staff and other professional meetings to exchange information; attend in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills


* Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply wit...