Water Systems Superintendent

The role

Directs the repair and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, which covers close to 4,000 miles of pipeline. Supervises 154 personnel and oversees a budget of over 22 million dollars.

What you will do

• Supervise staff: prioritize and assign work, conduct performance evaluations, make hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Manage construction, operation and maintenance of sewer mains for the wastewater collection system
• Liaise with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and customers to resolve complex and sensitive issues
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities for wastewater operations
• Monitor and evaluate quality, responsiveness and efficiency of wastewater programs
• Participate in developing and administering the annual division budget and approve expenditures
• Coordinate with Capital Delivery and other entities on large infrastructure projects
• Review plans and monitor construction progress for wastewater projects
• Provide emergency response for water and wastewater systems
• Ensure regulatory compliance with AWWA, TCEQ, EPA and other agencies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field
• Six (6) years of increasing responsible experience in sewer utility administration and wastewater collection operations and maintenance
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
• TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collection System Operator license
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical demands: touching, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, climbing, lifting and related tasks, depending on assignment
• Sedentary work: exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• Pre-employment checks required, which may include criminal background check, drug screen and education verification
• Criminal convictions are considered case by case
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with more relevant work experience
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only
• Posting closes Friday, December 11, 2026

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.