Assistant Superintendent Wastewater Collection; B254220-9 Wastwater Collection

Revised: 10/01/2025; 02/03/2026

Manages wastewater collection systems. Leads team of supervisors in the achievement of system goals. Manages budgets, negotiates purchase orders with vendors, and oversees ongoing improvement projects. Responds to customer concerns and problems.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes;
  
  and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees vehicle inspections to ensure safe and proper operation, inventories items, purchases parts, and schedules repairs.
• Conducts safety tailgate meetings to inform and educate employees regarding safety protocols.
• Will be required to drive City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of general arithmetic and budgeting
• Knowledge of modern office practices procedures, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the City of Laredo regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to water/wastewater treatment

• Skill in planning, organization, and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skill in customer service delivery
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo’s ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments.

• Confined space

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Office or similar indoor environment

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements.

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction

Position will require the employee to travel.

• National travel
• International travel

• Regional travel

• Local travel

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in supervising wastewater collection or…