Job Summary
Join our dynamic Water and Sewage Department as a Supervisor dedicated to ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of water treatment and wastewater systems. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee daily activities, coordinate maintenance and repair efforts, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. Your expertise will help deliver clean water and effective wastewater management to the community while fostering a safe, productive work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team committed to environmental stewardship and infrastructure excellence.
Must be certified to run a municipal water system per ADEM standards
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily operations of water treatment plants and wastewater systems, ensuring all processes meet regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Coordinate equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial pumps, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and other critical machinery.
- Oversee heavy equipment operation including tanker trucks, construction machinery, and heavy lifting tasks required for system upgrades or repairs.
- Collect and analyze data related to water quality, system performance, and environmental compliance to optimize operations.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all team members and enforce safety procedures across all activities.
- Lead maintenance teams in plumbing, mechanical repairs, and equipment upgrades while maintaining detailed records of work performed.
- Manage waste management processes at wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and operational standards.
- Support construction projects related to water infrastructure improvements by coordinating with contractors and overseeing site safety.
- Maintain a high level of environmental compliance through regular inspections, documentation, and reporting.
- Foster a team-oriented environment with ongoing training in analysis skills, basic math for measurements, and technical troubleshooting techniques.
Experience
- Proven experience working in water treatment or wastewater treatment plants with a strong understanding of wastewater systems and water treatment processes.
- Demonstrated ability to operate industrial pumps, heavy equipment, and construction tools safely and effectively.
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS) used in industrial automation for water management facilities.
- Hands-on experience with equipment repair, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting complex mechanical or electrical issues.
- Background working within the energy & utilities sector is highly desirable for understanding industry standards and operational demands.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations related to water quality standards and wastewater discharge requirements.
- Strong analysis skills combined with basic math proficiency for data collection, reporting, and system optimization tasks.
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely during maintenance activities while adhering to PPE guidelines.
This role is perfect for motivated professionals eager to make a tangible impact on community health through sustainable water management practices!
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
