Water & Wastewater Operations Leader

City of Elmhurst; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elmhurst is seeking an Assistant Superintendent Water/Wastewater to lead and coordinate activities across water production and wastewater treatment facilities in Elmhurst, IL. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage assets, and support safety and efficiency while coordinating with internal teams, vendors and agencies.

The role requires overseeing maintenance, supervising staff, and guiding contractors to meet timelines, while actively engaging with the public and staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework in biology, engineering, or a closely related field; AND four years of journey-level experience in water and wastewater operations and maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• IEPA Class C Water Plant Operator certification preferred at time of hire, OR obtained within three years of start date.
• IEPA Class I wastewater treatment plant operator license preferred at time of hire, OR obtained within three years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset management and maintenance planning for the City’s water production and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Monitor and review jobs in progress to provide direction and technical assistance with operational problem solving.
• Assist staff by determining work and project priorities, assigning tasks, and coordinating schedules; manage contractors to ensure alignment with project timelines and staffing needs.
• Utilize asset management data to analyze, maintain, and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Work collaboratively with government agencies, residents and commercial consumers regarding water production and wastewater treatment facilities issues.

Skills

Public works maintenance

SCADA proficiency

Budgeting principles

Project planning

Maintenance management

Communication

Education

Two years college coursework in biology/engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Elmhurst is seeking an Assistant Superintendent Water/Wastewater to lead and coordinate activities across water production and wastewater treatment facilities in Elmhurst, IL. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage assets, and support safety and efficiency while coordinating with internal teams, vendors and agencies.

The role requires overseeing maintenance, supervising staff, and guiding contractors to meet timelines, while actively engaging with the public and staff to maintain