Wastewater Superintendent

The incoming Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent is an essential position that plays a key role in the coordination of ongoing efforts of the City of Olney’s Utility Department. The incoming individual will be responsible for management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and maintenance of the City’s sewer lines. This position requires an individual with the ability to work in emergency situations, as required, and who is adept at working in a public-facing role. 

Equipment and Materials

Must be able to operate light equipment; use hand tools associated with manual labor and minor equipment repair. Employees working on installing signs may use a post hole digger, hole auger, air compressor, and pressure washer. Must be able to operate work trucks and all equipment safely and effectively.

Assists in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater system and components; inspects water and wastewater lines; repairs line leaks and breaks; cleans and maintains lift stations; maintains and flushes water hydrants; checks and cleans valves and manhole covers; digs and fills holes and trenches; maintains landscaping; clears trash, brush, weeds, and debris from adjoining areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Wok collaboratively with supervisory personnel and other operators to assure optimal proves efficiency, proper monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor facility operations by observation, collecting and testing samples, and reading instrumentation to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Perform a range of treatment facility activities including, but not limited to, operation of equipment, maintenance, monitoring systems, managing equipment performance and process data, process improvement, and record keeping.
• Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs and coordinate, plan, perform and implement maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations (includes inventory controls and management).  
• Vigilantly monitor the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
• Maintain thorough logs and records in both written and electronic form as required; use these records to improve the function and efficiency of the situation.
• Maintain facility grounds and general housekeeping, as well as the appearance of the facility, in collaboration with other staff and outside contractors.
• Monitor systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoot, diagnose and report problems; respond to emergencies; and schedule and coordinate responses, repairs, clean-up, remediation, etc.
• Observe safety guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by the City of Olney. This includes identifying and mitigating safety hazards as well as assisting in the implementation of safety programs.  
• Coordinate with personnel to receive shipments, monitor unloading processes, record into inventory, and check shipment documents for compliance with standards.
• Cleans influent and bar screens daily.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate safety consciousness for self and others while driving and working.
• Required to work on-call, evening and weekends.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Demonstrate willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgement concerning choices of action.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours.
• Assist other departments throughout the city as well as other internal departments in Public Works.
• Cross trains in all utility maintenance tasks.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Willingness to cross-train as needed for meeting departmental objectives.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities may apply as required

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work; and their basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in following oral and written communications and directions.
• Skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments
• Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools and vehicles
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to follow all City policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by leadership team in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to communicate (read/write) in English; bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently with self-initiative.
• Must have the ability to work well with others and complete work activities.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to physical exams and drug and alcohol testing.

Expectations

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
•  The job requires working evenings, weekends, and during all types of severe weather and other emergencies when needed.
• All employees are required to work on-call when necessary.
• Individual works outdoors under conditions involving extreme heat and cold weather.
• Required to follow all safety rules and regulations to work efficiently and productively; must immediately report all accidents and equipment damage.
• Required to wear appropriate attire for the job duties and responsibilities; must follow and practice all city policies and procedures.
• Maintains the City's integrity, professionalism, values, and goals by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid TXDL (Class C) or better with a satisfactory driving record; must maintain a clean driving record.
• A minimum Class C Wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• FEMA NIMS Training required by the Public Works department within (1) year of hire date.
• Confined Space trainings.
• Hydro Excavator / Jetter, Utility Line Locating and Backhoe / Front End Loader experience or training.

EEOC Statement

The City of Olney is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse workforce. The City will not discriminate against any individuals in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications and any preferences requested from the hiring manager most closely match the job requirements. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.