Water Utilities Superintendent

SALARY: $39.2485 – $48.8781, Hourly (DOE&Q) EXEMPT
OPENING DATE: 09/25/2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY
To coordinate and direct the activities and staff involved in the maintenance and construction of a wastewater collection systems or water distribution systems; and to provide technical and administrative staff assistance to Departmental management staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from Assistant Utility Operations Manager.

Exercises direct and indirect supervision over technical and maintenance staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a professional level classification. Employees in this classification will usually perform most of their duties with a minimum of supervision, utilizing their own knowledge, abilities and judgement to analyze, evaluate and remedy situations as they arise.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operation of a City vehicle.

Participate in budget preparation; prepare budget recommendations for equipment, materials and staff; may assist in monitoring and controlling expenditures.

Participation in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities and properties and other related external businesses and government agencies, which may include collecting and delivering materials and supplies.

Plan, coordinate and direct the activities and work related to the construction and maintenance of a wastewater collection system or water distribution system.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the maintenance and repair of the systems; implement policies and procedures.

Participate in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of staff; participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; assist in preparing employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct -deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures.

Coordinate construction, maintenance and repair activities with other utility divisions, City departments and with outside agencies.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned service area; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Assist in development of construction materials and equipment specifications.

Submit requests for materials, tools, equipment and other supplies as needed; assist in preparing equipment specifications; prepare information for purchase orders and job tracking.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

Maintain routine materials, labor and equipment records; prepare routine summaries and reports.

Plan, prioritize and assign work for multiple workers or crews; check on work programs throughout the day.

Read and interpret maps of underground water, sewer and drainage systems.

Collect samples of water, waste and wastewater for testing; assist with testing of samples.

Pack, unpack and issue supplies and equipment; distribute and receive supplies; maintain routine records of materials and supplies received and used.

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Methods, materials and procedures used in the construction maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems and/or water distribution systems.

Methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.

Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the course of work.

Purposes and uses of a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, tools and power tools.

Basic budgeting techniques.

Principles and practices of personnel supervision, training, and evaluation.

Ability to :
Plan, assign and supervise the work of staff involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems.

Prepare and develop routine plans, specifications and cost estimates and assist in ordering materials and supplies.

Evaluate operations, procedures and policies and recommend improvements.

Prepare and maintain routine records and reports.

Coordinate operations with other utility divisions.

Respond effectively to emergency situations as they arise.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supervise, train and evaluate maintenance staff.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading
• operating assigned equipment
• communicating with others.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of.

• interpreting work orders and directions.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• elevating and moving various equipment and materials
• walking, standing, stooping, kneeling or sitting for extended periods of time
• performing heavy manual labor
• operating assigned equipment including a motor vehicle.

Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

• hazardous and toxic fumes, chemicals and materials
• confined or high workplaces
• considerably loud noises
• hazards associated with working in and near traffic.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be:

Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution or water collection systems, with at least (2) years in a supervisory role.

Training:
Must have completed the twelfth grade and possess a high school diploma, or have a GED.

Additional specialized training (or college level course work) in engineering, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment or a related field is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate Texas Driver's License.

Wastewater : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a minimum of TNRCC, or current state authority, Class II Collection System Operator Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Water : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a minimum of TNRCC, or current state authority, Class C Distribution System Operator Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

NOTE: This position is deemed essential pursuant to the City's Emergency Management Plan and regular attendance is an essential duty.

Water Utilities Superintendent – Water Distribution - Posting #25-063.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer