Wastewater Superintendent

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: wwsuper07.08.2026
Department: Wastewater
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 6:00 PM Central


JOB SUMMARY
Under general administrative direction of the Public Works Director. This position oversees personnel and activities in wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises employees in the wastewater department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


1. Principal duty is administration of the wastewater department.
2. Supervises all personnel and activities, including construction, maintenance, field service, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.
3. Plans, organizes, assigns, coordinates, and directs wastewater department operations including hiring, training, assigning work, and performance evaluations.
4. Coordinates work activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and contractors.
5. Assists Operations in the planning, repair and replacement of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection system facilities.
6. Assists in evaluating and developing specifications for material and equipment.
7. Ensures compliance with federal (EPA) and state laws (TCEQ) and regulations governing utilities.
8. Complies with the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Discharge Permit and the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Stormwater Permit and associated reporting requirements.
9. Assists the Public Works Director in preparation of the annual budget.
10. Maintains time sheets and other records.
11. Schedules repair work such as cleaning, maintaining electric motors, mechanical gear drives, pumps, sanitary sewer lines, sanitary sewer lift stations and other related infrastructure.
12. Assists the Public Works Director in administering contracts for City pertaining to the maintenance and construction of Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection facilities.
13. Performs related work as required.
14. Attendance and Timeliness are essential functions of the job.
15. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires three (3) years of specialized training related to wastewater treatment and sewage collection system rehabilitation. Must have five (5) years experience in construction, maintenance, and repairs of lift stations, sanitary sewer collection systems, and treatment facilities, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of SCADA systems and instrumentation. Requires a Texas grade "B" Wastewater Treatment Certification or equivalent from a reciprocating state and a valid Texas driver's license with a driving record that is satisfactory to the City of Harker Heights.
The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include:

Health Insurance - Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and UnitedHealthcare Dental .
(100% paid by City for employee - spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)

Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays
(13 paid holidays per year)

Member Texas Municipal Retirement System
(Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1)


457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plan
Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
Group Life (Provided by the City)

Longevity pay

Incentives

Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)