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About Operators Unlimited

Operators Unlimited was formed in 2001 to offer unsurpassed service to the water and wastewater industry. Located in Upstate South Carolina, Operators Unlimited has worked hard over the years to build a reputation ofexcellence in the wastewater community.Why?...because we believe in our mission.

Our Purpose

Operators Unlimited exists to glorify God by helping people have a better day.

Our Mission is Transformation

At Operators Unlimited, we clean dirty water with a refreshing approach to wastewater treatment.
Transformation is why customers needus,people want to work for us, and the community continues to welcome us. By helping companies remove contaminants from water, we protect the lives of others and preserve our shared environment.
Whether we arepurifying water through our products, providing exceptional customer service with our operators, or encouraging the professional development of our team and industry, we strive to transform the environment through the lives we touch.
We are determined to revolutionize the way people think about wastewater treatment. Through our actions, weseekto elevate the impersonal into relational, the replaceable into remarkable, and the transactional into transformative.

Our Core Values

Act with Agility

Agility is our superpower: we fearlessly embracechallenges andstrive for efficiency without ever sacrificing quality.We push ourselves to exceedtheexpectations of our customers and to think quickly on our feet.Flexibility is the key to our shared success.

Own your Responsibility
Integrity benefits everyone. Make a mistake? Take ownership and worktowards a solution. Foresee a problem?Lean onthe team. We trust our people to do the right thing, and value accountability.Above all else, we say what we mean, and do what we say.

Pursue Growth
Growth is more than a goal itsa mindset. Whether weare strivingto grow professionally or to cultivate our relationships, education, and interests, we know that continual learning and improvement is key to a fulfilled life.

Live with Thankfulness

Gratitude is the fuel that keeps us going each day. Our team thrives when we approach our work with humilityand a mindset to serve others before ourselves. After all, we are here because others put us first. And for that, we are thankful.

Learnmore

Are you ready to take part in our mission? Read more about what it takes to be part of our team!

At Operators Unlimited, we equally weigh a persons potential values and current strengths with their direct experience andtrack recordof success.

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the wastewater industryrequired
• 2+ years in a supervisor role

• Havean appropriate wastewaterlicense

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50pounds

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to conduct inspections and carry equipment used forinspections

• Must be able to walk through a largefacility

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to work in an environmentalsetting

Our ideal Wastewater Operations Team Lead candidate will have the following capabilities and skills:

*Team Member Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leadership, management, and accountability for designated Wastewater Operations Specialists

• Complete quarterly one on ones with teammembers

• Run wastewater treatment plants within permitlimits

• Support the Director of Operations

• Alternate wastewater operations scheduler

• Manage wastewatercontractors

• BeAction Oriented: Enjoy working hard; be full of energy for the things you see as challenging, not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities thanothers

• BeCustomer Focused:Be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; listen intently, get first-hand customer information, and use it for improvements in products and services; act with customers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.

• HaveStrategic Ability: Seeahead clearly;anticipatefuture consequences and trends accurately; have broad knowledge and perspective; be future oriented; articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; create breakthrough strategies andplans

• HaveBusiness Acumen: Know how businesses work; be knowledgeable in current andpossible futurepolicies, practices, trends, and information affecting businesses and organizations; be aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• BeOrganized: Marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; orchestrate multiple activities at once toaccomplisha goal; use resources toeffectively and efficiently arrange information and filesin a useful manner.

• Manage and Measure Work:Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; set clearobjectivesand measures; monitor process, progress, and results; design feedback loops into work.

• HaveComposure:Be cool under pressure; do not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; be considered mature; be counted on to hold things together during tough times; handle stress; dont be knocked off balance by the unexpected; dont show frustration when resisted or blocked; be a settling influence in a crisis. Understand the audience anddynamicof each wastewater facility and use effective ways to interact in each facility to provide consistency and calm.

• Living out Core Values and Core Competencies

• A high levelof organization and planning skills

• Assisting the Wastewater Operations Department with scheduling

• Managing contract workers

• Safety compliance at the OU facility and throughout customer worksites

• Internal and external audits have minimalmarks

• Achieving quarterly goals and weekly commitments

Additional Information:

• Operators Unlimited reserves the right to pursue growth by addingadditionalresponsibilities to any OU job position when needed.

• Hiring isfinalizedafter a successful completion of a background and drugscreening