Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Superintendent

Company Description

As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice.  The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments.  Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected.  Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city.  Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package. 

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 August 19th, 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.