The City of Oakland is accepting applications for a full-time Utilities Superintendent position to oversee the water and wastewater treatment plants. Successful applicant must possess or have ability to obtain a grade 3 water operator license from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and a grade 2 wastewater operator license from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality within 6 months of hire.
Primary duties include operating, maintaining and repairing of the City water treatment plant, storage reservoirs and distribution system, (including water meters) and operating, maintaining and repairing of the City’s wastewater treatment plant, life stations and collection system. Additional duties include but are not limited to sampling, testing and reporting as required by law, and supervision of all employees within the utilities department. Additional requirements necessary for the position are strong mathematic and biology skills, the ability to lift 100 pounds from ground to waist on occasion, and experience working on aerial lift equipment to heights of 60 feet. Experience with equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, skid steer loaders, and dump trucks are all preferred. Wage is commensurate with experience and is subject to a specific probationary period.
The successful applicant will receive a benefits package to include employee and family health insurance, retirement plan, sick, vacation and holiday pay. Requirements include graduation from high school or equivalent and a valid Nebraska driver’s license. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and must pass a drug test. Please submit a resume and application to the City of Oakland, 401 N Oakland Ave, Oakland NE 68045. Applications can be obtained by contacting the City of Oakland at 402-685-5822 or by emailing oakland@skyww.com. Applications will be accepted by the City Clerk until the position is filled. The City of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and the position is subject to a veteran’s preference.