Wastewater Superintendent

The City of New Prague (pop. 8,340) is seeking applications for the position of Wastewater Superintendent to perform supervisory and management as well as operational and maintenance duties at our Class A Biological Aerated Filter Wastewater Treatment Plant and 8 Lift Stations. This is a non-exempt working Superintendent position (50-70% office and 30-50% field). This includes but is not limited to the following: operations, repairs, and maintenance; collecting samples and performing tests; evaluating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment; preparing and maintaining operations & maintenance records; working with engineers and regulators; budgeting and planning; pre-treatment program administration; and participation in an on-call rotation with 30-minute response time to the wastewater treatment plant.

Minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED; MPCA Class A WW Operator certification or ability to attain within 24 months; MPCA Type 4O Land Application of Biosolids certification or ability to attain within 24 months; possession of a valid MN Class D Driver’s License or ability to attain MN Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air-brake endorsements within 6 months; Computer/SCADA skills; 5 verifiable years managing or supervising a high technology water or wastewater treatment plant; excellent written and oral communication; excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Desired qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in related field; MPCA Class A WW Operator License; possession of a valid MN Class A CDL with tanker and air-brake endorsements; Type IV Biosolids certification; experience with Biological Aerated Filter wastewater treatment plant; verifiable Wonderware and Allen Bradley PLC programming experience; verifiable project management experience; 10 verifiable years managing or supervising water or wastewater treatment plant; excellent written and oral communication; special boiler certification or higher.

Starting pay range is $42.37- $55.58 DOQ (2024 wages. The City of New Prague is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application and supplemental questionnaire are available on-line at https://www.ci.new-prague.mn.us/employment. The position is open until filled with first review of applications on August 28, 2024. Submit application materials electronically to: Robin Pikal, Finance Director rpikal@ci.new-prague.mn.us.

The City of New Prague is an Equal Opportunity Employer.