How to hire a lead sewage plant operator

How to hire a lead sewage plant operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead sewage plant operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead sewage plant operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead sewage plant operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead sewage plant operator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lead sewage plant operator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lead sewage plant operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead sewage plant operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Sewage Plant Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Sewage Plant Operator	Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.	$17-44
   Water Technician	Typically working at water treatment facilities, a water technician specializes in installing and repairing equipment to ensure the good quality of water and consumers' safety. It is their duty to operate tools and equipment, gather and analyze samples to detect any contaminants, participate in adjusting chemical levels, and perform regular maintenance checks on machines to ensure efficiency... Show more	$13-25
   Water Treatment Technician	Water treatment technicians work every day in observing agricultural plant functions, which includes obtaining the daily requirements and making suitable adjustments to satisfy those demands. They carefully implement process sampling to exactly gauge and keep track of levels... Show more	$13-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Line Efficiency
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Manufacturing Support
   • Sigma
   • Maintenance Operations
   • Product Quality
   • Continuous Improvement

   Responsibilities:

   • Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
   • Lead compression shift of twenty-one operators and supporting staff in daily operations of manufacturing generic prescription medications in a GMP setting.
   • Project s progress are communicated to all levels of the organization and Amgen sites stakeholders.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead sewage plant operator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lead sewage plant operator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lead sewage plant operators' average salary in arkansas is 57% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead sewage plant operators 60% less than senior-level lead sewage plant operators.
   • Certifications. A lead sewage plant operator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a lead sewage plant operator's salary.

   Average lead sewage plant operator salary

   $59,180yearly

   $28.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead sewage plant operator salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a lead sewage plant operator job description

   A good lead sewage plant operator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a lead sewage plant operator job description:

   Lead sewage plant operator job description example

   As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
   **I. Job Summary**
   
   Under general supervision, coordinates and conducts daily plant operations in order to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety.
   
   **II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
   
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
   
   + Under general supervision, coordinates and conducts daily plant operations and maintains inventory for safety and operation supplies.
   
   + Conducts daily production activities; enters finished goods into inventory; orders supplies as needed.
   
   + May assist with the coordination of workflow and assignments.
   
   + Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
   
   + Creates and submits weekly and month end reports as requested.
   
   + May provide support and direction to less experienced plant employees.
   
   **III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
   
   This job has no supervisory duties, but may occasionally act as a team lead.
   
   **IV. Qualifications**
   
   The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
   
   A. Education and Experience
   
   + Education: Not required.
   
   + Experience: Four years of prior experience.
   
   B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
   
   + None Required
   
   C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
   
   + None required
   
   **V. Work Environment**
   
   Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
   
   Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.
   
   **Benefits**
   
   At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
   
   If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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5. Post your job

   To find the right lead sewage plant operator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with lead sewage plant operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit lead sewage plant operators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lead sewage plant operator job on Zippia to find and recruit lead sewage plant operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lead sewage plant operators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead sewage plant operator

   Once you've selected the best lead sewage plant operator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new lead sewage plant operator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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