Salary : $65,332.80 Annually
Location : Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: W315-6411
Department: Water Utilities and Public Works
Division: 6411 - Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in wastewater system operations and wastewater system mechanical maintenance and repair of specialized tools and equipment.
Essential Functions

• Identify capital equipment needs and provide input on capital improvement programs. Coordinate all activities associated with assigned capital improvement projects.
• Plan, schedule and supervise the work of wastewater operations and maintenance staff at the Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Prepare and administer operating budget for various cost centers.
• Interview, select, supervise, and train wastewater operations and maintenance staff and recommend personnel actions such as apprentice step increases, merit increases, or disciplinary actions.
• Maintain the SCADA system computer database.
• Analyze wastewater operations and maintenance activities, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes.
• Manage complex contracts and projects.
• Make recommendations and obtain and maintain compliance with appropriate City, State, and Federal water quality requirements.
• Assist the Superintendent and perform a variety of highly responsible technical and administrative assignments. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies.
• Identify training needs in environmental laws and regulations.
• Able to assume superintendent's responsibilities during his or her absence.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field. Three to five years experience in operation and maintenance or inspection of wastewater systems equipment and facilities; including supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, and abilities:

Valid Texas Driver's License
Physical Exam Required
Class "A" Texas Commission on Environmental Quality License
Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Wastewater equipment operation and maintenance;
• Industrial safety practices;
• Mechanical principles;
• Principles and practices of wastewater treatment;
• SCADA computer control system;
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis and the ability to make operational changes from analysis.

Ability to:

• Plan and supervise the work of specialized groups in the wastewater system;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Supervise the work of others;
• Prepare and administer budgets;
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
• Place arms above, at and below shoulder height

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click
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Do you have a bachelor degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three to five years experience in operation and maintenance or inspection of wastewater systems equipment and facilities, including supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Class "A" Texas Commission on Environmental Quality License?

• Yes
• No

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