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Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator

C and L Inspection
Arizona, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

C & L Inspection was built on a mission to be the most trusted US Services Company delivering top-notch performance with uncompromising integrity. This way of thinking has set us above the competition. We are looking for knowledgeable, safety minded people to join our team as we grow.



Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator 

Location: Arizona 

Job Description: 

Performs the full range of skilled responsibilities in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility, including data collection and reporting functions; May provide direction and guidance to Water Utilities field staff. Ensures treated water meets the Water District, County and State water quality standards. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to: 

Monitor, maintain, and operate Water Treatment Plant processes and equipment. 

Conducts daily rounds and inspections at the Water Treatment Plant. 

Collects, inspects, tests, and evaluates incoming and outgoing water supplies. 

Receives, and stores hazardous chemicals, related to a water treatment plant operation. 

Monitors and operates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. 

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks at the Water Treatment Plant. 

Leads and trains lower level employees in maintenance and operation of the Water Treatment Plant equipment. 

Writes and updates equipment operation and maintenance logs, procedures and processes. 

Supports the City’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures. 

Qualifications: 

Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 or Grade 4 certification.

Must have a valid CDL 

Hazwoper 40hr Certification 

Respirator certification 

Must possess a Water Distribution System and a Water Treatment Operator Grade 3 certification from the State of Arizona 

Methods, equipment, materials, tools, and standard practices for the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility 

methods of water sampling and laboratory testing of potable water, including but not limited to, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection 

water treatment facility emergency procedures and safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment 

OSHA 

Performance of mathematical calculations, preparation of daily logs and maintenance of system performance records; operation of a motor vehicle, power equipment, hand tools, respirators, manual and automated valves, pumps, and control systems 

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