Hiring: Assistant Water & Sewer Superintendent Company: Town of Dartmouth Location: Dartmouth, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:41:20 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : SCADA About the job Required Skills: •Supervises, plans and implements the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation of the Water & Sewer Division consistent with the policy and objectives of the Board of Public Works as interpreted by the Superintendent. •Confers with the Superintendent on major problems and recommends solutions; may attend meetings of the Board of Public Works to provide necessary technical information relating to the Town's water supply, treatment and distribution and the maintenance and operation of sanitary sewers. •Confers with the Assistant Director and/or Director of Public Works and other DPW division heads for coordination of projects and programs consistent with the department's total objective. •Assures an adequate supply of potable water to residential and commercial users and a sufficient supply at proper pressure for firefighting and for industrial users. •Maintains the flushing program, working with water treatment and distribution staff to maintain high water quality, improve the carrying capacity of pipes, and ensure proper operation of distribution system components, such as hydrants and valves. •Ensures that required water sampling and testing are performed on schedule and recorded in mandated forms; takes corrective measures to meet mandated standards. •Monitors the operation and maintenance of wells, storage and distribution facilities and the amount of chemicals used in the treatment process; Confers with water treatment staff and provides training of personnel to meet recognized standards of knowledge and skills and to attain prescribed certification to perform designated functions. •Maintains inventory of parts and components to enable necessary repairs to be made to the distribution system. Qualifications: •Associate's degree in environmental studies •Five years’ experience in municipal water supply, treatment and distribution and sewer collection systems, including three years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •Considerable knowledge of potable water treatment principles, design, operation and maintenance and process control. Working knowledge of the Town's water supply and distribution system and of materials, methods and techniques relative to underground installations. •A working knowledge of the sewer collection systems. •A working knowledge of operating the SCADA system. •Knowledge of laboratory procedures and regulations including most recent drinking water policies and drinking water regulations according to Massachusetts General laws. •Demonstrated capacity to survey cross connection hazards and recommend corrective action. •Demonstrated capacity to test devices with precision equipment and interpret test results. •A broad knowledge of general management principles and practices. •Demonstrated capacity to plan work, assign, supervise and monitor the work of subordinates. Compensation: •$76,029 - $98,838 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!