Wastewater Plant Supervisor

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

The City of Galt is accepting applications for

Please note:

this recruitment may close before the advertised date if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Effective July 1, 2027: $45.95 - $55.85

• Incentive Pay
  - Up to 5% incentive for City-approved educational courses.
• Longevity Pay
  - Beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; at 15 years of service, 7.5%.
• Bilingual Pay - $100 per month.
• Cell Phone Stipend - $75 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu
  - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.
• On Call Pay
  - Two hours for every normal workday and four hours for every holiday weekend.
• Standby Pay
  - Two hours for each standby shift of 8 hours or less.

• Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay
  - Fourteen (14) paid holidays:
  One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed:
  New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year for the first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years.
• Vacation Credit
  - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out
  - Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year.
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Admin Leave - 70 hours for exempt employees.
• Health Insurance
  - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance
  - City pays a $50,000 policy and a $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability
  - City-paid policy; benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP
  - Confidential employee assistance plan.

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of wastewater treatment plant operations staff; when assigned as the Chief Plant Operator, operates municipal wastewater treatment facilities in compliance with federal and state requirements; coordinates, monitors, and provides technical input for assigned wastewater treatment operations projects and special programs; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems;

may provide assistance to the Utilities Manager; and performs related work as required.

Receives general direction from the Deputy Public Works Director of Maintenance and Operations. Exercises general supervision over assigned staff and contractors.

This is the full supervisory-level class in the wastewater plant operation series. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, training, and evaluating the work of wastewater activities at the plant site and the City's sewer and stormwater lift stations. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence,…