Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Superintendent

City of Pueblo, CO

$96K — $117K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Colorado Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate, or equivalent certification with reciprocity ability
  • Six years of experience in a large wastewater treatment plant (greater than 4 MGD)
  • Preferred two years in a supervisory role
  • Valid driver's license at application, and valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Oversee facility operations to meet regulatory requirements
  • Manage inventory and maintain operating stocks of chemicals and supplies
  • Develop and maintain informational reports and records
  • Implement safety training and programs for staff
  • Evaluate assigned personnel's work and provide training
  • Ensure effective communication among staff
  • Monitor and support proper operation of plant equipment

Benefits

  • Work/life balance initiatives
  • PERA retirement plan
Full Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and skilled professional to join our team as the next Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Superintendent and play a key role in keeping our community running strong! As the Assistant WWTP Superintendent, you'll be responsible for overseeing operations of the facility to meet all regulatory requirements, inventory and maintain operating stocks of process chemicals and operating supplies, develop and maintain information for reports and records and work to ensure all safety training and programs are implemented. Additionally, you'll maintain effective communication among staff, evaluate the work of assigned personnel, and provide staff training in areas of treatment operations, equipment maintenance and proper operation of plant equipment. This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits that provide a great work/life balance, PERA retirement, and an annual salary of $96,215.28 - $117,581.04. Applications will be accepted July 28th, 2026. Click on Assistant WWTP Superintendent for access to the complete job description and to apply now! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! Qualifications • An Associate degree or higher education in a related field • Colorado Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate, or possess an equivalent certification from another state with the ability to obtain a Colorado operator's certificate through reciprocity within twelve (12) months of appointment • Six (6) years of successful and progressively responsible experience in a large (greater than 4 MGD) wastewater treatment plant or advanced treatment facility. • A minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity is preferred. • A valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs.

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