WasteWater Superintendent

Maine Water Environment Association; Maine; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MePERS

Take home City vehicle

Job summary

The City of Gardiner seeks a full-time Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant, serving Gardiner and parts of Farmingdale and Randolph. The role oversees operations of a 3,200-customer system with ~1 MGD flow and a small team.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, state certifications, and strong leadership abilities to manage complex projects, community relations, and emergency responses, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science.
• Five years of progressive supervisor or manager experience preferred.
• Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification required or equivalent.
• Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate required.
• Valid Maine driver's license required; NASSCO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of the WWTP, including industrial pretreatment, sludge disposal, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee pump stations, wastewater collection system, and planning/upgrading of infrastructure.
• Provide budgeting, strategic planning, inter-departmental cooperation, and overall department leadership.
• Be available to respond to emergencies on nights and weekends.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science

Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification

Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate

Maine driver's license

NASSCO Certification

Job description

Date Posted: September 03, 2026 | End Date: February 26, 2027

County: Kennebec County

Job Type: Water & Wastewater

The City of Gardiner (pop. 5,800) seeks a F/T 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 F/T employees (including Superintendent), and an overall FY26 enterprise budget of $2.1 million.

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.

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 supervisor or manager 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.

Benefits The City of Gardiner offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, MePERS, and a take home City vehicle.

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

The City of Gardiner is an equal opportunity employer.