Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 plus employees in twenty states.Job Summary:The Chief Water Operator is responsible for professionally representing the company in applying the services to their assigned facility.Required Qualifications:Class A Drinking Water licensed issued through FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)Must have lime softening experienceMust have valid driver's license2 plus years of experiencePrevious chief operator or lead operator experiencePreferred with a 2.9 MGD Forced Draft Aeration-Hydrogen Sulfide Removal, Monochloramine/Free Ammonia Treatment Plant Facility, and a distribution system with approximately 33,000 connections. The ideal candidate will perform the following functions:Manage the day-to-day 24 hour operations activities for their assigned facilityAssist with Environmental ComplianceManage operator trainings and daily schedulingMaintain annual safety audits and inspectionsEnsure that staff adheres to company policies and proceduresCompensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.