Water Systems Superintendent

Pay Range: $39.58 - $51.45/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Job Posting Closing on: Friday, December 11, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Water Systems Superintendent position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department / Field Operations Division overseeing the Wastewater Collections System. The Field Operations Division is a 24/7 operation and is the largest division of the Water Department and an integral function of the maintenance of the City of Fort Worth’s infrastructure. This position is responsible for directing the repair and maintenance activities of the wastewater collection system and maintaining close to 4,000 miles of wastewater pipeline. Providing high-level management of 154 personnel, responsible for regulatory protocols for AWWA, TCEQ, EPA, and other agencies. The position is responsible for oversight of a budget of over 22 million dollars. Will coordinate with Capital Delivery along with other departments and outside entities on large infrastructure projects. Responsibility includes quality control of repair and maintenance efforts and coordinating with asset management of the Wastewater infrastructure.  Works with customers to negotiate and resolve sensitive and complicated issues.  Review plans and monitor construction progress for wastewater projects, perform research and analysis for various construction, repair, and regulatory issues as they arise, and provide emergency response as it relates to the water and wastewater systems. 

Minimum 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 is required
• Minimum of Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility is required
• Possession of a TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collection System Operator license is required
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Water Systems Superintendent responsibilities include:

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the wastewater collection system including planning and supervision to accomplish the construction, operation, and maintenance of sewer mains while serving as a liaison for the division with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and customers to resolve complex and sensitive issues
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned wastewater operations and programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned wastewater programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; works with employees on the continuous improvement of wastewater services
• Participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting; depending on the assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.