Wastewater Collection System Supervisor

THE BLACKFOOT COMPANY; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

THE BLACKFOOT COMPANY in Blackfoot, Idaho, seeks a Wastewater Collection Supervisor to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater systems. This role includes supervising employees, responding to emergencies, and maintaining compliance with various safety regulations.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, relevant supervisory experience, and the necessary Idaho licenses. This position requires commitment to safety and the ability to work in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Idaho Wastewater Collection Class III and Idaho Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator License required, working toward a Class IV Treatment Operator.
• Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL, air brake, and tanker endorsements.
• 4 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage performance of assigned employees.
• Respond rapidly to emergency situations including system breaks or blockages.
• Ensure compliance with budget parameters.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Conflict resolution

Installation

Maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years collection system experience

4 years post-high school education

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Specialized maintenance equipment

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov: For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2556009.

Position Summary

The primary function of an employee in this class is to supervise employees in full‑time or seasonal positions and perform skilled installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on a wastewater and storm sewer collection system. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance or operation duties in the City Public Works Commission. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent with indirect supervision of the City Administrator. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and exposure to hazardous material. Due to the on‑call nature of this position, the working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage performance of assigned employees, including conflict resolution, training, certification, and payroll record keeping.
• Supervise and perform installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on wastewater and storm water collection systems, including main lines, lift stations, catch basins, and manholes.
• Respond rapidly to emergency situations such as system breaks or blockages, including locating affected areas, traffic control, and erecting safety barricades.
• Supervise and perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing, and repairing pipelines to include cutting, tapping, threading, and making joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe material.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, staff, and all required resources are available for scheduled and routine operations.
• Flush and clean valves and lines, including extensions and new or repaired lines.
• Operate specialized inspection, cleaning, flushing, and maintenance equipment.
• Raise, lower, or relocate sewer lines and manholes to accommodate other utilities or street installation and repair.
• Supervise and perform operation, maintenance, and repair duties of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and pumping equipment.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with budget parameters.
• Respond to citizen complaints in a timely manner, consistent with City policy.
• Maintain written work records, including complaint resolutions, maintenance, repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs.
• Prepare and submit required routine periodic reports to regulatory agencies.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, including reordering.
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, County, City, and other applicable public health, environmental and safety standards.
• May be assigned to operator duties in the wastewater treatment plant during holidays, weekends, or other short‑staffed periods.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Specialized Knowledge

• Idaho Wastewater Collection Class III and Idaho Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator License required, working toward a Class IV Treatment Operator.
• Idaho Land Application License may be required.
• Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL, air brake and tanker endorsements without standard restriction.
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and treatment systems and related equipment.
• Basic mathematical and science principles related to the operation of a wastewater collection and treatment system.
• Operation of standard and specialized equipment used in the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of storm sewer and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, herbicide and insecticide application, and disposal.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalency, four (4) years collection system and/or treatment experience and four (4) years post‑high school education, including 2 years supervisory experience required, as well as some advanced technical or college‑level training preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Understanding and ability to schedule crews and projects.
• Accurately follow written and oral instructions.
• Accurately read and interpret system maps, diagrams, manuals, and technical and operational manuals.
• Accurately read and interpret meters, operational and testing equipment.
• Operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Operate specialized system inspection, cleaning, and maintenance equipment.