Sewer Maintenance Superintendent- Jefferson County (Environmental Services- Pump Stations)

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

07/13/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 28

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Sewer Maintenance Superintendent to be responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational activities associated with the construction, repair, and maintenance of Jefferson County pump stations. Individuals in this job class serve as the liaison between the department and various entities (e.g., other departments and agencies, community citizens) by communicating relevant sewer-related information and maintaining positive relationships. They consult with design engineers and others regarding system improvements and repairs and participate in long-range project planning (e.g., sewer improvement projects) in order to prepare estimates of materials, time, and equipment. Sewer Maintenance Superintendents ensure regular and routine maintenance of equipment and sanitary sewer facilities through inspections and communication with the maintenance department. Employees in this job classification are also expected to procure the necessary equipment and inventory (i.e., supplies) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$74,068 - $114,899

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications required for employment consideration for this position.

• Driver's license.

• Grade 1C Wastewater Collection System Certification from Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

• Experience supervising field personnel in construction and/or maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems.

• Experience preparing field reports of daily activities for documentation purposes.

• Experience developing and monitoring a departmental or division-level budget (e.g., calculating overtime pay, purchasing/replacing equipment, identifying personnel needs).

• Experience reading/interpreting sanitary sewer plans and specifications, inspecting sewer lines to identify defects and determine appropriate maintenance methods, and resolving complaints from various individuals (e.g., property owner, contractors) regarding sanitary sewer issues.

• Experience working with GIS mapping software (e.g., Esri, Arc GIS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• Experience with monitoring pump stations through telemetry (e.g., Mission, Citect, SCADA)

• Experience troubleshooting and determining repairs for both mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., wastewater pumps, industrial control panels, valves, industrial piping)

• Experience with leading safety meetings, safety programs, and safety audits

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

• Coordinates and directs preventative and corrective maintenance of sanitary sewer systems and equipment located throughout Jefferson County to ensure proper and safe operations.

• Compiles and reviews information from a variety of sources in order to produce/review documentation required for compliance with federal, state and county guidelines for sanitary sewer systems.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Participates in the planning and coordination of construction and maintenance projects performed by external contractors of sanitary sewer lines, pump stations and treatment plants.

• Serves as liaison between departments and various entities (e.g., other departments and agencies, community citizens) by communicating relevant sewer-related information and maintaining positive relationships.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job occasionally involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external construction worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the occasional use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.