Classified Ad Title:
Water/Wastewater Facility Maintenance Superintendent
Post Date
3/23/2026
Expiration Date
4/30/2026
Details:
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Water/Wastewater Facility Maintenance Superintendent in the Water & Sewer Department. The employe performs difficult professional and administrative work directing the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment and water treatment facilities, including the various phases of water treatment, filtration, pumping and storage facilities, and wastewater treatment pumping and storage facilities, and maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; does related work as required. An employee in this class directs the mechanical, semiskilled and laboring tasks at utility plants, facilities, and assets which includes responsibility for organizing the work of employees, making work assignments and inspecting work to make certain that the facilities are efficiently operating and in compliance with federal and state regulations. Supervision is exercised over a maintenance staff who work during normal business hours during the week along with an on-call shift process when needed overnight, on weekends and holidays. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, procedures and technical requirements, and makes inspections to ensure compliance. An employee in this class coordinates training modules to enhance employee self-development. Duties also include special project-oriented work. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, and procedure requirements.
Essential Functions of Position:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of water and wastewater machinery and equipment, and of its servicing and maintenance requirements; demonstrated ability to supervise skilled and semiskilled subordinates in water and wastewater equipment repairs and maintenance, and in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater instrumentation and controls; demonstrated ability to supervise skilled and semiskilled subordinates involve in the operation and maintenance of other assets including but not limited to pumping stations, reservoirs, control valves; thorough knowledge of requirements such as OSHA 1910, HAZMAT, NPDES permits, EPA water quality; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees; ability to deal effectively with the public.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of Bachelor of Science degree in an environmental related field or equal (civil engineering, chemistry and biology) or extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of water production and purification, and wastewater treatment equipment, and the distribution and collection systems of water and wastewater, including considerable supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master of Sciences or other advanced degree preferred. Possession of a Grade IV Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate and a Grade IV Water Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the State of Tennessee is strongly preferred. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.
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