Water/Wastewater Supervisor
💧 Now Hiring: Water/Wastewater Supervisor
City of Wahoo – Water & Wastewater Department
Ready to lead essential services that keep our community running? The City of Wahoo is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Water/Wastewater Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who takes pride in public service, leadership, and maintaining critical infrastructure that protects public health and supports our community's quality of life.
🛠️ About the Role:
This position is responsible for supervising, performing, directing, and coordinating water production, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment operations for the City of Wahoo.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising daily operations of the water and wastewater systems
- Assisting with staffing, scheduling, assigning work, and directing personnel
- Coordinating maintenance, repair, and operational activities
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements
- Supporting laboratory analysis and system monitoring activities
- Responding to emergencies and performing duties on an on-call basis as needed
✅ Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree and/or successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with major coursework in water treatment and supply or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Four (4) years of experience in water treatment and water supply operations, including laboratory analysis
- At least two (2) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL, if required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to report to the work site within 15 minutes under normal weather conditions
📜 Required Certifications & Licenses:
Applicants must possess and maintain:
- State of Nebraska Water Plant Operator License Grade III
- State of Nebraska Class II Wastewater Operator Certification
Applicants who do not currently hold the Class II Wastewater Operator Certification must be able to obtain it within twelve (12) months of employment.
💵 Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $36.56 per hour
- Top Pay: $47.53 per hour
- Nine-Step Pay Plan
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and other employee benefits
📬 How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a job application (link below), a letter of interest, and a resume (optional) to:
City of Wahoo
Attn: HR Coordinator
PO Box 398
Wahoo, NE 68066
📧 baker@wahoo.ne.us
📌 Please indicate the position you are applying for on the application.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
📎 Employment Resources:
- Application for Employment
- Job Description – Water/Wastewater Supervisor
- Pay Scale
- Benefits Summary
- Benefits Choices – Insurance
💧 Lead Essential Services. Protect Public Health. Serve Your Community.
Join a team where your expertise makes a direct impact every day. Help ensure reliable water and wastewater services for the residents and businesses of Wahoo while building a rewarding career in local government.
Questions?
Buffy Baker, HR Coordinator
📞 402-443-3222 ext. 24
Questions will be answered during regular business hours.
The City of Wahoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.