Wastewater Plant Superintendent

JOB TITLE:   Wastewater Plant Superintendent 

SALARY RANGE:   $23.00 per hour  -  $35.83 per hour

CLOSING DATE:   Open until Position Is Filled

The City of Temple is recruiting to fill the full-time position of Wastewater Plant Superintendent.  This is a full-time FLSA exempt position.  This position is responsible for managing the operations and personnel of the City of Temple’s wastewater plant.  The job is under limited supervision.  The Wastewater Plant Superintendent reports directly to the City Administrator.  Responsibilities include ensuring the plant complies with all Federal and State wastewater discharge permits, inspecting facilities and equipment to ensure all remain in operating order, and supervising wastewater plant personnel.  The general functions of this position includes:  review and interpret operating data from the treatment facility; inspect wastewater plant facilities, equipment, and property to ensure they are in working order; generate reports required by State permitting agencies; maintain records and files as required by applicable EPD discharge permits; operate pump station and holding pond to achieve land application; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; collect wastewater samples; direct plant and related operations to achieve compliance with effluent limits; and retrieve a variety of information using a computer terminal.  The job requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing ladders, and frequently lifting light objects.  Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment.  Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently.     Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License and a high school diploma.  Requires a Class 1 Wastewater Plant Operator certification from the State of Georgia, and a minimum 3-5 years of progressive wastewater management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.    Applications available at Temple City Hall, 240 Carrollton Street, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  City Hall:  770/562-3369.  Return completed application or resume to City Administrator Bill Osborne at City Hall.  Fax to 770/562-9440 or email to wosborne@templega.us