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Water Plant Operator Lead

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Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City, AZ (In Person)

$81,307 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

•WATER
PLANT OPERATOR LEAD
Lake Havasu City, AZ Closing Date:
Open until Filled
OTF26-308
Salary:
$31.91-$46.27/
Hourly DOQ Trainee:
$28.71/
Hourly Grade:
CP11 FLSA
Status:
Non-Exempt Department:
PW/Water Treatment
INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST ATTACH A RESUME
to apply for this position: Select apply and add your skills and certifications, and you MUST attach a resume in the attachment section of the application.
INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.
Lake Havasu City is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water Plant Operator Lead to join our Water Division team. In this essential leadership role, you'll oversee daily operations at our water treatment facility, guide and support plant operators, and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, safe drinking water to our growing community. This is an excellent opportunity for a certified operator ready to take the next step into leadership, training, and complex system troubleshooting.
What you will do:
Lead and train operations staff in daily plant functions Operate and monitor treatment processes, equipment, and SCADA systems Perform lab testing and analyze water quality data Ensure compliance with ADEQ and EPA regulations Oversee preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs Maintain accurate records, logs, and compliance documentation Respond to emergency situations and participate in on-call rotation
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for someone who is: A strong team player with excellent time management and communication skills. Experienced in a lead position at a potable water treatment plant. A natural leader who inspires others and builds strong community relationships Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence Knowledge of regulatory requirements for water quality.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma 3-5 years' experience in utility plant operations and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Grade III Water Treatment and Grade IV Water Treatment Certification issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at hire. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License Class B with a Tanker Endorsement is preferred. The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire. Position may also require one (1) or more of the following certifications depending on assignment: Confined Space Certification. Lock-out/tag-out Forklift Certification. Hazardous Materials Certification Additional Comments Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment. The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.