Lead Wastewater Operator - The Villages, FL
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Engineering
Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Lead Wastewater Operator - The Villages, FL
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impactAt Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.
As a
Lead Wastewater Operator
, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in The Villages, FL
, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, leading weekly meetings, directing, assigning and training team members. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a wastewater treatment plant, including monitoring equipment, adjusting treatment processes based on data analysis, leading a team of operators, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and performing maintenance tasks while actively identifying and resolving operational issues within the facility;
essentially acting as a working supervisor with advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and equipment operation.
- Technical knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including primary, secondary, and tertiary stages, as well as knowledge of relevant equipment like pumps, filters, and aeration systems.
- Laboratory skills: Proficiency in performing basic wastewater analysis tests like pH, dissolved oxygen, solids content, and chemical analysis.
- Leadership abilities: Experience in supervising and training staff, effectively communicating expectations and resolving conflicts.
- Problem-solving skills: Ability to diagnose operational issues, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions.
- Regulatory awareness: Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater treatment.
- Computer proficiency: Familiarity with data management systems and reporting software
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
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Here's what you'll need- State of Florida Level B Wastewater Operator License required or ability to obtain through reciprocity with 6 months of hire
- Three (3) plus years of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
- Experience leading teams and assigning work
- Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and to enter data into a maintenance management system
- Proficient in the use of plant SCADA systems and software
- State of Florida Level A Wastewater Operator License
- Six (6) years of experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision
- Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems
Physical Requirements:
Safety is a core value are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.…
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