Plant Operator

Water Plant Operator Lead

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

Ideal candidate:

• 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 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 at hire.

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.

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Employer provided Medical/Rx, Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) or Health Savings Plan (HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. 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. Lake Havasu City complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Program. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted under the authority of City policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.