Lead Wastewater Technician

Lead Wastewater Technician position starting at $26+/hr, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and help coordinate daily wastewater treatment facility, lift station, and collection system operations, including pumps, aerators, chemical feed systems, and jet pumps.
• Serve as a lead technician in the field by prioritizing daily assignments, providing direction to assigned staff or contractors, and helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards.
• Collect samples, perform routine process control testing, review operating conditions, and notify management of process issues, permit concerns, or compliance risks.
• Complete and review daily logs, operational reports, maintenance records, and regulatory documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform and assist with preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pumping equipment, while helping coordinate repairs and follow-up with vendors or internal resources.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain facilities and grounds to Company standards, and help ensure housekeeping and site readiness expectations are consistently met.
• Assist with installation, inspection, and location/marking of sewer lines and services; respond to utility locate requests and help oversee completion of related field work.
• Help train and mentor newer technicians on operating procedures, safety practices, equipment use, documentation requirements, and field response expectations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and take a lead role in responding to after-hours alarms, equipment failures, collection system issues, and emergency operational needs.
• Enforce and model compliance with all safety procedures, including PPE, OSHA requirements, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout, and immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding system performance, staffing needs, maintenance priorities, repair recommendations, and process improvement opportunities.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recommend updates based on operational needs, and support consistent implementation of best practices across the system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Materials, Equipment and Tools

• Must be able to properly use all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when performing tasks.
• Ability to safely use pump-related equipment, electrical equipment, pneumatic equipment, chain saws, shovels, rakes, face shields, gloves, and other equipment as needed.
• Familiarity with diagnostic instruments and the ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and assist with repair of complex devices and equipment.
• Ability to use computers and mobile devices for work orders, reporting, email communication, and operational documentation.

Requirements

• Georgia Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Certification required.
• Previous Supervisory or Management experience required.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.

Pay

Starting at $26+/hr, depending on experience.