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Lead Operator, Wastewater

WhiteWater, Inc.
WhiteWater, Inc. Salary
Charlton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2031

Lead Operator Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Lead Operator is to operate, maintain and oversee the operation and maintenance (O & M) of wastewater systems in their assigned area. The Lead Operator will be the point of contact, coordinator of tasks associated with system O & M, and be responsible for work performed by service and operators under their direction.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences for Lead Operator:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 7 years of experience as a licensed wastewater/water operator, or equivalent education and experience, including treatment plants, collection/distribution systems and pump/booster stations.
  • Must possess a Grade 5C issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or equivalent in CT, NH, or RI.
  • Ability and willingness to fulfill on-call duties both nights and weekends.
  • Ability to review, interpret and utilize information found in blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements of states that encompass the assigned service area.
  • Ability to utilize computers, tablets and/or other electronic devices.
  • OSHA 10 General Industry Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
  • Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
  • Valid US Driver's License.

For more than 40 years, WhiteWater has been managing, operating, and maintaining municipal and private water and wastewater facilities throughout the northeast with pride and professionalism. We are a subsidiary of R.H. White, an award-winning construction services and solutions company, that has been in business since 1923.

WhiteWater was named 2019 Utility of the Year by the New England Water Works Association and is passionately focused on safely performing great work with our people for our clients. Help us fulfill our mission of protecting public health and (the environment) our most precious natural resource - water.

WhiteWater is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $41 - $48

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