Utilities Superintendent
Utilities Superintendent
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Fulltime
Description
(Regular Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $77681.00 $97106.00/annualized DOQ
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Shift/Workdays and Hours: MondayFriday Nights and/or Weekends as needed
How to apply: Using the apply now button on this page please complete the required online application upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position contact Unique Hiram ator
Summary/Objective
Supervises plans coordinates evaluates and directs the services and operations of the Water and Wastewater Utilities Divisions. The Water and Water Utilities Divisions consist of the water distribution system (mains hydrants and valves) water metering systems gravity sanitary sewer collection system and the utility location services.
Essential Functions
Manages systems and staff by supervising proper system operations and preventative maintenance provide for timely asset repairs and allocates efficient use of resources and assets which ensures costeffective operation of the systems.
- Assesses operations and threats or potential adverse consequences; intervenes with appropriate actions to mitigate impacts to the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems by following established standard operating procedures policies and emergency operations plans.
- Ensures preventative maintenance operations are completed in a timely quality and safe manner.
- Confers with administrative and technical personnel contractors consultants other departments/divisions to coordinate cooperative activities.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions and determines appropriate action beyond those set forth in written guidelines.
- Maintains a fleet of trucks and equipment used for daily operations in a quality manner including performing regular preventative maintenance.
- Creates and maintains internal policies and standard operating procedures to be followed by operations and maintenance staff.
- Performs record keeping and establishes systems and processes for the preparation of reports in various formats including manual and/or electronic media.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
- Stays professionally engaged to keep informed and up to date on all current industry trends and innovations
- Adheres to all local state and federal environmental rules and regulations.
- Assists Division management in working with consulting engineers throughout the design process for new projects.
- Reviews and interprets plats engineering plans and other studies as necessary to ensure they meet the citys requirements or accepted engineering principles.
- Ensures development of an adequate Capital Improvement Program.
Manages staff personnel issues/questions prepares reports time reporting and communicates with internal/external departments.
- Hires and trains staff members as needed.
- Provides supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
- Coordinates schedules of applicable staff.
- Administers City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
- Ensures employees supervised demonstrate productivity competence and high morale as well as utilize employees skills and abilities.
- Conducts performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner to include development of goals objectives and deadlines.
- Resolves routine personnel issues or problems.
- Leads and manages staff with clear and consistent communications.
- Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and assists in implementing improvements.
Manages budgets invoicing and purchasing for Water and Wastewater Utility Maintenance Divisions.
- Closely coordinates with supervisor in development of budgets and Capital Improvement Program projects related to the Divisions
- Ensures an adequate supply of chemicals and other materials used within the Divisions by maintaining adequate records and other support data.
- Prepares interoffice communications and memorandums regarding expenditure for contractual services and commodities.
- Monitors division budgets costs and inventories at regular intervals with budgetary direction.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma GED or equivalent.
- At least two 2 years of college level and/or technical school education in environmental engineering environmental science or related fields or an equivalent term of experience.
- Valid Class A commercial drivers license with tanker endorsement.
- Certification as Water Distribution Operator Class II issued by the Association of Boards of Certifications or ability to obtain within eighteen 18 months of hire.
- Certification as Sewer Collection Operator Class II issued by the Association of Boards of Certifications or ability to obtain within eighteen 18 months of hire.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management/Sciences Business Administration or related field of study.
- More than five 5 years of related experience and/or training including 2 years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Class A commercial drivers license with tanker endorsement.
- Safety and Emergency Training
- NIMS training basic level courses
- Hazardous Communication Training
- MUTCD Traffic Control
- Certification as Competent Person (Trenching and Excavation Safety)
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Supervisory Training
Compensation & Benefits
- Boot Clothing and Vehicle Allowances if applicable.
- City issued Cell Phone if applicable.
- Retirement/Pension City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide Mission Square and Empower KPERS 457.
- Medical Dental Vision The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness medical vision dental and prescription drug benefits.
- Paid Holidays 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- Paid Vacation 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
- Paid Sick Leave 12 days per year.
- Paid Parental Leave up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
- Education Reimbursement Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure The City will reimburse up to $8000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
- Other Benefits Longterm disability employer paid group life insurance basic life insurance employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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