Lead Operator

Company: Apidel Technologies
Date Posted: May 7, 2025
Job Description:

Position Details:
 Job Position: Lead Operator
 Job #: 23140 Location: Farmington, NM 87401
 Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (30-minute Lunch Break)
 Standard hours per week: 40 Positions
Open: 2 Interview:
The client will request phone or on-site interviews
 Salary: $22.95 /hr - $30.33/hr on W2 without benefits. (The pay is negotiable for those who have a certification in Water, OR a minimum of 5 years of experience in operating water treatment plants)

 This position is with one of our clients, Jacobs Engineering, which manages the operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility in Farmington, NM 87401. People who are willing to kick off their careers in the wastewater industry are welcome to apply. If selected, the client offers training for the initial three months; during these initial months, you would be on a contractual role; however, once the initial training is completed, you will be converted to a full-time employee with the end client. Full-time employment has benefits and other perks along with the salary, and our client offers one of the best available in the market.

 How to Apply:

 Email your resume over to [email protected] OR call Arbaz Khan on 470-504-1562, 847-258-9084.
 You can also visit our website and apply: https://apidel.conrep.com/conrep/web/apply/parse.php?CMPCD=41012&REQID=295156311230 &CRSUB=1&Source=PAPL&JPSID=295156311709 Employer: Apidel Technologies Inc
 Website: https://apideltech.com

 Qualifications: Basic Qualifications
 •Possession of a valid New Mexico State Driver’s License.
 •Level IV New Mexico water and/or wastewater Operator certification
 •High School Diploma or possession of a GED Certificate (Required)
 •Five years of experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants
 •Out of state water and/or wastewater certification may be substituted for in state certification on the condition that in state certification be achieved within the first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Performs all the functions of the Operator, Operator II, and Operator III.  Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations for process control and effluent quality.  Performs routine laboratory tests.  Diagnose operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.  Prepares required reports and maintains records according to established procedures.  Directs, assigns, and trains employees in job related tasks.  Supervises the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant or plant process on an assigned shift.  Performs duties of Operations Manager in his/her absence when assigned.  Performs operations and maintenance activities including taking samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.  Inspects equipment to locate needed repairs and maintenance.  Monitors the radio and cell phone alarm system and notifies maintenance.  Determines proper chemical flow rates.  Participates in the training of plant operators and Operators in Training.  Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.  Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required.  This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies  Travel between work locations is required.  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.