Wastewater Plant Supervisor

Job Title

Wastewater Plant Working Supervisor

7,190.00 USD Monthly

Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of a complex plant with variations of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; serves as the direct responsible person in charge of the wastewater plant; and performs other related duties as required.

• Supervises and participates in operating various equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater, air, and sludge between unit processes of the plant.
• Supervises and participates in reading, recording, and interpreting data from meters, gauges, and other recording devices to maintain/improve plant operations.
• Supervises and participates in the inspection of plant and mechanical equipment for malfunctions, irregularities and needed repairs.
• Supervises and participates in lubricating, changing oil and making running repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment.
• Participates in the installation, overhaul and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in draining and cleaning clarifiers, digesters, chlorinating chambers and settling or aeration tanks.
• Supervises and participates in maintaining sludge digestion systems, dewatering equipment, drying beds and pulverizers.
• Supervises and participates in the collection of raw, partially treated and treated wastewater/sludge.
• Supervises and participates in performing chemical and physical analyses such as pH, settleable solids, settleability, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids.
• Interprets laboratory results and makes appropriate process adjustments.
• Maintains accurate analytical records, data sheets and reports.
• Supervises and participates in painting of equipment and structures.
• Maintains station logs and prepares operational reports.
• Participates in operations and maintenance inspections.
• Attends training sessions and advises subordinates of safety procedures.
• Supervises and assigns the daily activities of assigned treatment plant personnel.
• Evaluates the job performance of subordinates, including initiating necessary disciplinary actions and preparing job performance reports.
• Operates a skid loader, forklift, and motor vehicle to transport personnel and equipment.
• Responds to emergency call-out work as needed.
• May be placed on standby duty to respond to emergency service calls.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of work experience in operating and maintaining various equipment and facilities at a wastewater treatment plant.

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent).
• Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WWTPO) Certificate grade IV.

Applicants will be required to qualify on a written examination held only on Kauaí. Candidates must be prompt to attend the examination; late arrival will result in no admission.

7 days per week operation; shift work.

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• Free medical for your entire family
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service
• Additional benefits available