Wastewater Superintendent

Education and Experience:  Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have over five (5) years of experience in repair and construction of sanitary sewer collection systems, and installation of taps and manholes. Must have a TCEQ Class "B" Treatment license, or a TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collection license or have the ability to obtain within one year from date of hire. Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, with a clear driving record.

Essential Functions

• Direct training and development of water distribution employees.
• Understand the operations & maintenance of tool & equipment used for preventive maintenance cleaning.
• Organize, evaluate and maintain the department safety program. Help schedule speakers.
• Review, interview and recommend possible applicants for employment.
• Analyze plans and specifications of proposed development for connection to existing water distribution system.
• Assists in preparation of budget proposals, budget forecast and monitors approved budget.
• Evaluates employee performance, conducts quarterly feedback sessions and counsels as required.
• Controls and assist in the ordering of construction materials, replacement tools & other associated equipment.
• Maintains records, files; performs related administrative duties, prepares SSO and overflow-in-premise reports.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Call for utility locates and schedule/prioritize sewer main repair jobs.
• Schedule preventative maintenance of collection systems.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll and PTO requests for a staff of over thirty (30).
• Deal with developers, contractors and plumbers completing work for the City of Tyler.
• Understand and have experience with computer work-order systems Cityworks, Microsoft Office products and other office equipment.
• Have experience using GPS with asset management software.
• Have a working understanding of sewer rod trucks, water jetting trucks and vacuum/jetter trucks (vactors).
• Be able to respond when on-call within 30 minutes of being notified.
• Must be onsite to perform the essential job functions/duties of this position.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Must know government regulatory processes and applications (TCEQ or EPA).
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, construction plans and operation manuals.
• Must be able to direct the construction crews on the installation/repair of sewer systems using PVC, VCP and ductile iron pipe materials.
• Must be able to direct the construction crews on the installation/repair of sewer manholes using precast concrete, cast-in-place or brick materials. Also the installation/repair of end-of-main clean-outs.
• Must have the ability to train, direct, and control an effective work force.
• Must be able to stand and walk 2 hours daily and  be able to sit several hours daily.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs, carry 50 lbs and be able to push and pull 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather and work conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, citizens, other departments and management.