Sewer Collections Superintendent

Pay Grade 23 – $54,565 - $81,848 (Depending on experience and certifications)

To perform responsible technical and administrative work supervising crews engaged in the operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement of the Town’s wastewater collection system, including sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, pumps, force mains, and related infrastructure. This position ensures safe, efficient, and compliant wastewater collection system operations while supporting reliable sewer service to residents and businesses.

This position serves as the lead supervisor responsible for the Town’s sewer collection system and lift station operations and reports to the Public Services Director. Work requires strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and customer service. Duties are performed with a high level of independence and responsibility.

This is a full-time position. Work hours may include emergency call-back, after-hours response, weekends, and extended hours during critical events, sewer overflows, lift station failures, power outages, or other system emergencies.

• Supervise and participate in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of wastewater collection lines, manholes, lift stations, pumps, valves, force mains, and related appurtenances.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Town’s wastewater lift stations, including pumps, controls, floats, generators, electrical components, alarms, and related mechanical equipment.
• Receive, prioritize, and assign work orders; assign crews, vehicles, equipment, and materials; and reassign resources as needed to respond to emergencies and system failures.
• Conduct routine inspections of lift stations, sewer lines, manholes, and other wastewater collection facilities to identify maintenance needs and potential system failures.
• Coordinate and oversee sewer line cleaning, televising, root control, smoke testing, leak detection, and other preventive maintenance activities.
• Respond to sewer stoppages, backups, overflows, pump failures, and other wastewater collection system emergencies; coordinate corrective actions and cleanup activities.
• Inspect work in progress and completed projects for compliance with Town standards, specifications, safety practices, and applicable regulations; coordinate and monitor contractor work.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of heavy equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, pumps, sewer cleaning equipment, generators, and other related equipment.
• Ensure availability of materials, equipment, parts, and personnel; assist with inventory control and provide input for budget planning, equipment replacement, and capital improvement needs.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for lift stations, pumps, generators, sewer lines, and related collection system infrastructure.
• Monitor lift station alarms and system conditions and coordinate response to equipment failures, electrical problems, power outages, and other operational issues.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate employees; provide coaching, enforce safety practices, maintain time records, and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Enforce safety protocols including confined space entry, trench safety, traffic control, personal protective equipment, and OSHA standards; monitor work sites to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of lift station inspections, maintenance activities, sewer repairs, equipment failures, sewer overflows, and other operational activities.
• Respond to citizen inquiries, complaints, and service requests related to sewer stoppages, backups, odors, and other collection system concerns;…