Wastewater Superintendent

Job Summary

Under general administrative direction of the Public Works Director. This position oversees personnel and activities in wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection systems.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director.

Supervises employees in the wastewater department.

• Principal duty is administration of the wastewater department.
• Supervises all personnel and activities, including construction, maintenance, field service, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, coordinates, and directs wastewater department operations including hiring, training, assigning work, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates work activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and contractors.
• Assists Operations in the planning, repair and replacement of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection system facilities.
• Assists in evaluating and developing specifications for material and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with federal (EPA) and state laws (TCEQ) and regulations governing utilities.
• Complies with the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Discharge Permit and the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Stormwater Permit and associated reporting requirements.
• Assists the Public Works Director in preparation of the annual budget.
• Maintains time sheets and other records.
• Schedules repair work such as cleaning, maintaining electric motors, mechanical gear drives, pumps, sanitary sewer lines, sanitary sewer lift stations and other related infrastructure.
• Assists the Public Works Director in administering contracts for City pertaining to the maintenance and construction of Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection facilities.
• Performs related work as required.
• Attendance and Timeliness are essential functions of the job.
• Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

Requires three (3) years of specialized training related to wastewater treatment and sewage collection system rehabilitation. Must have five (5) years experience in construction, maintenance, and repairs of lift stations, sanitary sewer collection systems, and treatment facilities, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of SCADA systems and instrumentation. Requires a Texas grade “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification or equivalent from a reciprocating state and a valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record that is satisfactory to the City of Harker Heights.

Possesses initiative and ingenuity in planning, developing, improvising, and presenting involved procedures and standards. Must be able to exercise independent judgment with complicated choices of action in reaching conclusions and making decisions from facts, conditions, or situations which are not obvious.

Outstanding leadership skills are a must. Excellent communication, planning, organizing, human relations, analytical, decision making, and team skills are essential.

Directs and evaluates the activities of the supervisors, which includes planning, supervising, and coordinating the design, construction, and maintenance of sanitary sewer treatment and collection systems; manages the scheduling of the most efficient use of manpower and equipment; reviews work in progress and upon completion at various work sites; advises subordinates on work methods, policies, and materials; prepares estimates on construction jobs and related improvements;

coordinates work of the divisions of the department; prepares annual reports and budgets; develops policies, procedures, and long‑range plans for implementation within the department; directs selection, training, and disciplining of personnel; prepares specifications and approves purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment; confers with Public Works Director on ordinances and policies; effectively and courteously communicates with public and other employees by telephone, in writing, and in person;

develops special reports and makes presentations both orally and in person, in private or public meetings; sits for extended periods of…