Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Posted: 03/31/2026
Skilled and Trades

Brief Description

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the activities of the City's water treatment plant; ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in assigned areas; and performs related work as required.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Essential Functions

Oversees plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the treatment plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency; troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and reports maintenance actions.

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to corrects deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures within the guidelines of City policies and procedures

Supervises water treatment plant employees regarding schedules, duty assignments, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions for employee safety and proper plant operation.

Assists with conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis of treatment plant products using quality control data analysis data of plant product.

Attends supervisory/staff meetings; leads employee staff and safety meetings to ensure employees are trained in City policy changes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Prepares and submits daily, weekly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports for the TCEQ, EPA, and other regulatory agencies; annual budget requests to designated supervisor; and purchase requests for plant supplies, chemicals, tools, and equipment.

Coordinates with employees, contractors and regulatory agencies for proper plant operation, repair, expansion, and other construction to ensure regulatory compliance and safety of public.

Oversees and reviews Cross Connection Program, Customer Service Inspection Program, Pretreatment Program, laboratory records, maintenance actions and test results for safety and operation of treatment plant.

Oversees plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the treatment plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency; troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and reports maintenance actions.

Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.

Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.

Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Current federal state and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to the area of assignment and including water and sewer systems.
  • Principles, practices and techniques of effective and contemporary public works administration and management.
  • Principles, practices and techniques of leadership, supervision, training and staff development.
  • Principles and techniques of written and oral communication methodologies.
  • Contemporary office and computer systems, practices and applications.
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  • TCEQ standards and policies for Water/Water systems.
  • Ability to follow and adhere to any City of Ennis rules, procedures, policies, general orders, ordinances, etc.

Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and five (5) years of supervisory experience in water/water utility systems.; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Must have a TCEQ Water Treatment License Class B.

Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Ennis