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Lead Operator

Streator, IL, us💼 Full-time💰 $38–$38🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leads Operators and O&M Technicians in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, including process control, equipment maintenance, and facility oversight.

Role type

Senior IC wastewater treatment plant operator/lead

Builds

Operational stability and compliance of wastewater treatment facilities

Domain

Environmental services / Water and wastewater treatment

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Wastewater process control, preventive and corrective maintenance, heavy equipment operation, safety regulation adherence, facility leadership, emergency response

Preferred skills

Training of OITs and helpers, operation of sanitary sewerage collection systems and lift stations

Technologies

Main control systems, centrifuges, clarifiers, headworks, heavy trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor main control systems; perform process control and maintenance functions; coordinate with maintenance staff; conduct cleaning and housekeeping duties; operate automotive and heavy equipment; adhere to safety regulations; train or assist in training OITs and helpers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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