Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job overview

The Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator role is onsite in Streator, IL. Pay is $37.92 per hour. Veolia provides water, wastewater, waste, and energy management services to commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher-education, and municipal customers. The operator leads plant operators and operations and maintenance technicians in running and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant. The role supports reliable treatment operations through process monitoring, maintenance coordination, housekeeping, and adherence to safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor the main control system
• perform wastewater process control and preventive and corrective maintenance
• coordinate maintenance with staff
• clean and maintain work areas and process equipment
• follow safety regulations
• may work in sewer collection systems and lift stations
• may operate heavy vehicles and equipment
• may train or assist in training operators-in-training and helpers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

lead wastewater treatment plant operator

streator il

veolia

wastewater treatment

plant operations

process control

preventive maintenance

grade iv certificate

cdl

$37.92/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering.

Why this role

Requires a Grade IV or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate, a valid driver’s license, a commercial driver’s license, and 8+ years of wastewater plant operations and maintenance experience.

About the employer

Veolia is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.