Water Superintendent

Water/Wastewater Superintendent

Amana Society Service Company | Amana, Iowa

About the Opportunity

Amana Society Service Company provides electric and water utility services to approximately 1,500 residents and more than 160 businesses in and around the seven Amana Colonies. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Water Superintendent to lead the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of our public water supply and distribution system.

Reporting to the General Manager, this position has direct responsible charge of daily operations, water quality, employees and contractors, sampling and reporting, maintenance, capital improvements, and emergency response. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with practical leadership and a commitment to excellent service.

What You’ll Do

· Lead and participate in the daily operation of wells, pumps, treatment processes, storage facilities, controls, meters, and distribution assets.

· Maintain direct responsible charge and required Iowa DNR-certified staffing.

· Manage regulatory sampling, testing, recordkeeping, reporting, exceedance response, corrective actions, public notices, and agency communications.

· Prepare required operating reports, Consumer Confidence Reports, and other regulatory submissions.

· Plan and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, utility locates, leak detection, hydrant flushing, valve exercising, meter replacement, water-main work, disinfection, pressure testing, cross-connection control, and source-water protection.

· Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate water utility employees; coordinate contractors, purchasing, inventory, and approved projects.

· Operate utility vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, tractors, generators, and pumps, as qualified.

· Participate in the on-call rotation and lead responses to water-quality events, main breaks, pressure loss, equipment failures, severe weather, and other emergencies.

What We’re Looking For

· Current Iowa DNR Grade I Water Treatment, Grade II Water Distribution, and Grade I Wastewater Operator certifications required.

· High school diploma or GED and sufficient education and experience to satisfy Iowa DNR certification and continuing-education requirements.

· Working knowledge of federal and Iowa drinking-water regulations, sampling plans, laboratory procedures, disinfection, water chemistry, distribution maintenance, and regulatory reporting.

· Demonstrated competency in drinking-water sampling and preservation, field instrumentation, quality control, and chain of custody.

· Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the company.

· Ability to use computerized control, work-order, mapping, recordkeeping, and reporting systems; interpret plans, specifications, and laboratory results; and communicate effectively with customers, employees, regulators, engineers, and contractors.

· Prior supervisory experience and public water supply operations and maintenance experience strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of or experience with reverse osmosis water treatment systems is a plus.

· Applicable safety training in confined spaces, excavation and trenching, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, respiratory protection, and traffic control preferred.

Schedule and Work Environment

· Full-time, on-site position, typically Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

· Scheduled weekend water testing and system checks, plus on-call availability for emergencies, overtime, and holidays as operational needs require.

· Work is performed in offices, utility facilities, confined spaces, streets, excavations, and outdoors in varying weather, with required safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

· Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, work at heights or in confined spaces when properly trained and permitted, and lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

· This position is not eligible for remote work.

Compensation

$35–$39 per hour, depending on experience.

Apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant certification information. Amana Society Service Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Wastewater treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
• Water Distribution: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Grade I Water Treatment Certificate? (Required)
• Grade II Water Distribution Certificate? (Required)
• Grade I Wastewater Operator Certificate? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Amana, IA 52203 (Required)

Work Location: In person