Wastewater Lead

Job Summary

The Wastewater Supervisor controls water flows and processes through plant and biological equipment/systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater related equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Ensure proper operation of the entire wastewater system.
• Ensure proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Manages performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
• Monitor chemical inventory and usage throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Proper operation of DAF.
• Maintain all valves and flow meters at pump stations daily.
• Monitors all wastewater equipment.
• Assists maintenance with projects or work in area of responsibility.
• Complete all records and testing required by the EPA, State and Darling Ingredients.
• Oversee all operations pertaining to wastewater quality.
• Manage the wastewater system compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all Public Potable Water system requirements
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience with wastewater systems.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in wastewater operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Good with math, computer, and oral communication skills.
• Must be willing to obtain wastewater certifications and update as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing and crawling.

Work Environment

• Job functions performed outside in all types of weather; hot and humid in plant.
• In and around and working with moving parts and equipment.