Wastewater Superintendent

City of Gardiner; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Municipal retirement plan (MePERS)

Take home city vehicle

Job summary

A municipal authority in Gardiner, ME, is seeking a full-time Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the WWTP, oversee a team, and ensure compliance with regulations. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required, along with relevant certifications. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans. Submit resume and references by email or mail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields required.
• Five years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Maine Grade IV Wastewater Operator Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of the WWTP including pretreatment and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee planning and upgrading of infrastructure for efficient operation.

Skills

Project management

Public interaction

Emergency response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, microbiology, or related field

Maine Grade IV Wastewater Operator Certification

Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate

Job description

The City of Gardiner (pop. 5,800) seeks a full-time Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which also serves portions of Farmingdale and Randolph. The WWTP handles 3,200 total customers, averages 1 million gallons of flow per day, has 5 full-time employees (including Superintendent), and an overall FY26 enterprise budget of $2.1 million.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the administration of work related to all aspects of the WWTP, including industrial pretreatment, sludge disposal, regulatory reporting, pump stations, the wastewater collection system, and the planning and upgrading of infrastructure.
• Oversight includes the administrating, organizing, strategic planning, overall departmental budget, inter-departmental cooperation, and the efficient operation of the entire system.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Prefer five years of progressive supervisorial or managerial experience or the equivalent combination of education and management experience.
• Must possess a Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification (will consider comparable out-of-state certifications).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate and a valid Maine driver’s license. NASSCO Certification preferred.

Ability to manage complex projects, interact positively with the public, and be available to respond to emergencies on nights and weekends are musts for this Department Head position.

The City of Gardiner offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, MePERS, and a take home City vehicle. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [e-mail] or via mail to:

WWTP Superintendent Search

Attn: Denise Brown

6 Church Street

Gardiner, ME 04345

For more info and complete job description visit www.GardinerMaine.com. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.