Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of the drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as ensuring that operations comply with health and environmental regulations. The role requires troubleshooting operational issues, ensuring safety compliance, engaging in client relations, leading and directing work of others, and being available for on-call emergencies. This position offers opportunities for career growth and requires a commitment to integrity and promoting a positive company outlook.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week with weekend shifts, and a rotating on-call schedule.

Work Location: Thompsonville, NY.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual compensation is estimated between $80,000 and $130,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, certifications, and overall qualifications.
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & Telemedicine.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days.
• Annual Bonus Program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues at assigned facilities to ensure continuous and efficient performance; promptly report concerns to the manager.
• Adhere to established sampling schedules, conduct routine water and wastewater tests, perform daily observations and lab tests, and collect regulatory samples and meter readings with integrity and accuracy.
• Record test results in logbooks and data systems; maintain data integrity and report abnormalities to the manager.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues; perform repairs and preventative maintenance under managerial guidance.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization, including sweeping, mopping, waste removal, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Purchase and order lab supplies, chemicals, and consumables to maintain operational continuity.
• Respond to on-call emergencies within a 60-minute timeframe when scheduled.
• Attend regulatory walkthrough inspections.
• Lead team operations by directing staff, overseeing training initiatives, and actively contributing to hiring processes, including interviews and selection decisions.
• Prepare employee work schedules and assist with payroll entries to support accurate and timely compensation.
• Foster strong client relationships by addressing inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Develop client budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
• Prepare and compile regulatory and management-directed reports in alignment with compliance guidelines and instructions from the Senior Area Manager.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and follow policies regarding vehicle operation and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly address any safety concerns.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the overall operations and objectives of the organization.

Required Qualifications and Certifications:

• Prior experience in water/wastewater treatment facility with a deep knowledge of processes and regulatory compliance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and a history of responsible driving.
• Ability to lead, supervise employees, and manage projects.
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written.
• General computer skills and ability to learn technical systems.
• Candidates will undergo background screening and motor vehicle record checks as part of the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Obtain and maintain relevant water and wastewater treatment certifications is highly encouraged and supported for career growth.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear: 4-8 hours/day.
• Walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling: 4-8 hours/day.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and reach: 4-8 hours/day.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit.
• Regularly lift and carry materials weighing 10–25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, or gas-powered equipment and hand tools.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold temperatures, snow, and ice.
• Noise level: Moderate.

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