JOBS

City of Elmhurst seeks an Assistant Superintendent for the Water/Wastewater Department. Supports the Superintendent of Water/Wastewater (Production and Treatment) in the oversight and coordination of operations and maintenance across the City’s water production and wastewater treatment facilities.  This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, asset management, safety and operational efficiency while serving as a key liaison between internal teams, vendors, consultants and regulatory agencies.
Salary Range: $94,478-$141,718. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Essential Functions:

• Oversee asset management and maintenance planning for the City’s water production and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Monitor and review jobs in progress to provide direction and technical assistance with operational problem solving.
• Assist staff by determining work and project priorities, assigning tasks, and coordinating schedules; manage contractors to ensure alignment with project timelines and staffing needs.
• Utilize asset management data to analyze, maintain, and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Work collaboratively with government agencies, residents and commercial consumers regarding water production and wastewater treatment facilities issues.
• Establish work standards and assist with employee evaluations.
• Monitor communication systems to ensure continuous and reliable operations; respond promptly and effectively to emergencies or system failures to minimize service disruptions and ensure public safety.
• Conduct regular inspections of the plant, lift stations and water production operations; evaluates the work performed by subordinates and contractors; verifies proper equipment maintenance and servicing are performed according to standards; ensures plant operations are running efficiently, safely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight for sampling, reporting procedures and testing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training to instruct personnel in proper compliance with safe work methods and procedures.
• Prepare and provide accurate reports for the appropriate regulatory agencies; writes job documents for bid pricing proposals.
• Recommend purchases of supplies, parts, service contracts, equipment, etc.; tracks inventory of parts and supplies.
• Enhance team efficiency and customer service by offering suggestions and actively contributing as a team member.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Assist with City snow removal operations, as determined by the Public Works Director.