LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR

LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR

Location: Plainwell, MI, United States

Date Posted: Jun 8, 2026

Category: Operations Management Support

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Waste Water Treatment Operator performs operations and maintenance duties on the company's wastewater collection and treatment system, including monitoring, operating and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, Other duties may be assigned

• Responsible for the general operation, waste water related equipment.
• Make Waste water operation adjustment, and make hourly rounds.
• Reports Waste water treatment problems or concerns to General Foreman
• Monitors process for partial cases to be worked into the process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Can cover absences as needed
• Complete work orders
• Good communication with Sanitation department
• Be familiar with Biogas Burning Operations.

EXPECTATIONS - all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

1. 1-2 year experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment and distribution systems.

2. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.

3. Must have knowledge of maintenance/waste water language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.

4. Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting.

5. Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50lbs.

6. Must have a valid driver license.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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