Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Water Otter Job Board; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

Education Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent to lead operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long‑term performance of the city’s wastewater facilities and lift stations. The role directs a large utility workforce and coordinates with leadership, regulators, engineers, and contractors.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree and 5 years in operation/management of municipal wastewater facilities, with a Texas Class A wastewater license.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operation and management of conventional municipal wastewater treatment facilities, including supervisory responsibility.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Wastewater license from TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, maintenance, and repair of wastewater plants and lift stations to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, permits, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Wastewater operations supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision and development

Budgeting and capital planning

Education

Associate's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Business/Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $105,000.00 per year

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced supervisor in the operation and management of conventional municipal wastewater treatment to become our next Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. This role directs the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater lift station system.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field and 5 years Progressively responsible experience in the operation and management of conventional municipal wastewater treatment facilities, including five (5) years of supervisory experience. Required experience must include responsibility for treatment process performance, regulatory compliance, staff supervision and development, maintenance coordination, emergency response, and operational or capital planning for complex, continuously operated wastewater treatment facilities. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree.

Position Overview

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent directs the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater lift station system. The position is responsible for maintaining reliable, efficient, and compliant wastewater treatment and conveyance operations, including the production of permitted effluent and the management of treatment residuals. The Superintendent provides leadership for a large, continuously operating utility workforce; establishes operational priorities; oversees treatment process performance, maintenance coordination, staffing, safety, budgets, and capital improvements; and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position works closely with City leadership, regulatory agencies, wholesale wastewater customers, engineers, contractors, and other City departments to maintain system reliability and support future service demands.

Essential Functions

• Directs the operations, maintenance, and repair of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plants and wastewater lift stations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant treatment and conveyance operations.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, permits, and reporting requirements; oversees regulatory reporting and initiates corrective actions for environmental, operational, or safety concerns.
• Monitors treatment process performance, effluent quality, solids handling, lift station operations, and equipment condition; reviews operational data and reports and implements process improvements, new technologies, and best practices.
• Manages staff through effective delegation, training, mentoring, performance evaluation, and accountability; supports employee development, succession planning, and maintenance of required operator licenses.
• Reviews infrastructure condition, treatment capacity, operational demands, and system risks; develops recommendations for long-term planning, resource allocation, staffing, and operational effectiveness.
• Prepares technical reports, analyses, and cost estimates in support of regulatory requirements, wastewater service agreements, projects, contracts, and City management decisions.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets; tracks expenditures, revenues, chemical and energy use, contractual services, and other resources to ensure responsible fiscal management.
• Oversees the planning and execution of Capital Improvement Program and major maintenance projects for wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Communicates clearly with City leadership, regulatory agencies, wholesale customers, contractors, consultants, and the public regarding wastewater operations, compliance, system conditions, challenges, and accomplishments.
• Operates a City vehicle and equipment to inspect facilities, support field activities, respond to operational conditions, and ensure the effective maintenance and operation of wastewater infrastructure. May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

Why Work For Waco

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back