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Lead Operator - Wastewater Treatment

Woodard & Curran
Jewett City, Connecticut
Full Time
Posted October 9, 2025
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Job Description

The Lead Operator is responsible for managing the daily operations of a wastewater treatment facility and pump stations, including process control, maintenance, laboratory work, compliance reporting, and administrative duties, ensuring efficient and compliant plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility and pump stations
  • Oversee scope, schedule, and budget management in accordance with contractual requirements
  • Assist with laboratory work and process control activities
  • Perform maintenance tasks on equipment and systems
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and client reporting requirements

Requirements

  • Possess a minimum Connecticut Grade 3 wastewater certification.
  • Be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the wastewater treatment facility and pump stations.
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget of the facility operations in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Perform laboratory work related to wastewater treatment operations.
  • Conduct maintenance activities as part of daily operations.
  • Manage process control to ensure proper functioning of wastewater treatment processes.
  • Prepare and submit client and compliance reporting related to wastewater treatment operations.
  • Perform other administrative duties related to wastewater treatment operations.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule includes observed holidays (up to 9 holidays annually)
Vacation accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury
Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision plans
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, with voluntary life insurance available
Retirement Savings 401(k) with company matching 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Paid short and long-term disability
Coverage and support for well-being through DarioMind assistance program
Inclusive and respectful work environment

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