Wastewater Field Operations Leader

Livingston County; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a retirement plan

Comprehensive health benefits

HSA with employer match

Voluntary 457 plan

Disability & Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Livingston County is seeking a Wastewater Superintendent to supervise the field crew and manage daily operations of the sanitary sewer system. The role collaborates with the Deputy Drain Commissioner to prioritize projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with contractors.

The position is full-time, non-union, with a competitive pay scale and benefits. Demonstrated leadership in wastewater operations and certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or equivalent with relevant wastewater ops experience.
• Supervisory and contractor coordination experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of state/federal wastewater regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs wastewater field crew and daily activities.
• Ensures compliance with state regulations and permits.
• Coordinates projects with contractors and developers.
• Maintains records and prepares reports for agencies.
• Oversees preventive maintenance and asset management.
• Responds to emergencies and on-call requests.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Wastewater ops know

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate deg. in applied science (water/wastewater)

High school diploma + 10 yrs exp

Michigan wastewater certs

Tools

MS Office

GPS mapping

Asset mgmt software

Job description

Livingston County is seeking a Wastewater Superintendent to supervise the field crew and manage daily operations of the sanitary sewer system. The role collaborates with the Deputy Drain Commissioner to prioritize projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with contractors.

The position is full-time, non-union, with a competitive pay scale and benefits. Demonstrated leadership in wastewater operations and certifications are highly valued.