Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Coordinator Applications Closing on March 07, 2026, 11:59 PM
Reference Number: 202400204
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $35.01 - $38.35 Hourly
Description The City of Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for an Operations & Maintenance Coordinator. This individual coordinates and provides lead operational and maintenance supervision of an advanced wastewater treatment facility or other public works utilities as needed. Serves as a key liaison between operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to ensure procedures are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
Work Environment Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme weather and wet conditions with potential exposure to sewage, chemicals, and related industrial hazards.
Responsibilities Leads and coordinates daily operation of treatment processes and major equipment to ensure safe, consistent, and effective facility performance and compliance with permit limits and organizational goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plans, organizes, and schedules daily operational and maintenance procedures and activities • Sets work priorities, coordinates equipment outages, and ensures adequate resources are available for staff to perform assigned duties • Functions as the lead operational and maintenance point of contact for onsite construction activities, start-up and commissioning of new facilities, removal of equipment from service for maintenance, and process adjustments and optimization • Oversees Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) review and management of operational data, maintenance records, and sample collection to assure regulatory compliance • Analyzes and compiles operational data and prepares recurring and ad hoc reports • Provides administrative and procedural support to the WWTP Superintendents in the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures, operation and maintenance materials, compliance documents, safety procedures, and quality assurance programs
Technical Skills Participates in the development and use of data management programs, computerized control systems, and SCADA; reviews trends and alarms and works with internal staff and integrators to maintain reliable control strategies.
Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent • Five years of experience in the operations or maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment facility, including supervisory or lead experience • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
• Valid and current drivers license • Possession of a Class IV Idaho Wastewater Treatment Operator license; or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment, with a minimum of a Class III license at the time of hire • Must be able to comply with annual continuing education requirements for license renewal • Must be able to work after hours, weekends, and holidays; and may participate in an on-call rotation to respond to emergencies • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug testing to include prescription drugs
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates or bachelors degree in environmental science, engineering, chemical or biological sciences, public or business administration, or related field • Seven years of related experience including three years of supervisory experiences in a large wastewater treatment facility
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