Wastewater Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Gardiner (pop. 5,800) seeks a F/T Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which also serves portions of Farmingdale and Randolph. The WWTP handles 3,200 total customers, averages 1 million gallons of flow per day, has 5 F/T employees (including Superintendent), and an overall FY26 enterprise budget of $2.1 million.

Duties:

• Directly responsible for the administration of work related to all aspects of the WWTP, including industrial pretreatment, sludge disposal, regulatory reporting, pump stations, the wastewater collection system, and the planning and upgrading of infrastructure. 
• Oversight includes the administrating, organizing, strategic planning, overall departmental budget, inter-departmental cooperation, and the efficient operation of the entire system. 

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 
• Prefer five years of progressive supervisorial or managerial experience or the equivalent combination of education and management experience. 
• Must possess a Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification (will consider comparable out-of-state certifications). 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate and a valid Maine driver’s license. NASSCO Certification preferred.

Ability to manage complex projects, interact positively with the public, and be available to respond to emergencies on nights and weekends are musts for this Department Head position. 

The City of Gardiner offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, MePERS, and a take home City vehicle.  Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or via mail to:

WWTP Superintendent Search 

Attn: Denise Brown

6 Church Street

Gardiner, ME 04345

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