Plant Maintenance Lead Operator

Coordinate, participate in, and monitor the daily work of assigned plant operators ensuring that predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and effectively of the city’s wastewater treatment plants, water production facilities, and collection system lift stations.

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with a variety of duties, including but not limited to efficient procurement of parts, supplies and materials, maintenance schedules, equipment failure troubleshooting, infrastructure planning, designing, and construction; and hiring, evaluating and supervising the work of assigned plant operators.

Create, maintain, utilize, and train others on work orders through a computerized maintenance management software (Fiix) for use in budget analysis, asset inventory, task planning, and cost-benefit analysis.

Communicate and coordinate with plant supervisors in wastewater treatment and water production to understand work priorities and arrange maintenance work schedules to minimize equipment down-time.

Assist with developing, maintaining, utilizing, and training peers on written programs/policies/procedures pertaining to water production and wastewater treatment. 

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:   High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years of experience; or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Texas Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements(required for internal promotion; external hire will be allowed 90 days from hire date to obtain); and ability to maintain

Possess either Class C Groundwater or Class C Wastewater License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) upon hire; ability to obtain and maintain both licenses (one which may be obtained within three (3) years from date of hire)

Knowledge of standard practices, methods, safety standards, tools, materials, and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment activities (to include the use of light and heavy equipment).

Proven experience as a mechanical maintenance operator with basic understanding of equipment and systems used in water and wastewater treatment processes

Available for 24-hour emergency response and shift work including on-call duties, after hours, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Preferred:    Previous experience in a lead or supervisory capacity with proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills