Utilities Superintendent
Job Type: Full Time - Open to all applicants
Utilities Superintendent Brochure
Salary: $8,247 - $10,024/month (Salary Schedule)
Closing Date: 10/01/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Application Process
Applicants should review the full job description. Only applications which include a cover letter, your resume, application and three work-related references will be considered.
Experience, Education, and Certifications
The selected candidate will have any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Typical examples include:
The Position
The Utilities Superintendent leads the City's water and wastewater operations; ensuring reliable utility services while maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Reporting to the Utilities Direct, the Superintendent oversees operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, capital planning, budgeting, emergency response and supervision of utility staff. The position also serves as the City's Chief Operator for Water Treatment. Water Distribution and Wastewater Treatment.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess:
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience Associate’s degree in science preferred. Minimum of six years combined work experience in both the water and wastewater operations and maintenance field. Minimum of three years’ experience as a supervisor in the water and wastewater field.
Compensation & Benefits
The City provides an excellent employee benefit package, including:
Medical: City pays 76% of the medical premium
Dental & Vision: City pays 100% for employee and all dependents
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP): City pays 100% for everyone in household
Life/Long-Term Disability: City pays 100% for employee. Life insurance based upon one year's annual salary ($100,000 maximum coverage)
Paid Vacation: Starts at 80 hours annually increasing up to 200 hours
Paid Sick Leave: Accrual of 12 days per year
14 Paid holidays
Section 125 pre-taxed premiums
Paid Bereavement Leave
California Public Employees Retirement System:
The City provides the PERS retirement program at the following formulas: 2.5%@55 for classic members and 2.0%@62 for new members to the system after 1/1/13. The City does not participate in social security.
Additional Benefits Through Current Negotiated MOU
Employee Funded Supplemental Benefits
Blue Zone Certified Employer
As a Blue Zone Certified employer, the City of Lakeport strives to provide a healthier environment for our employees, such as wellness activities on site, resources to releive stress, education on healthier lifestyle choices and much more.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the bulletin may be modified or revoked. The City of Lakeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation age disability or marital status.
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The City of Lakeport is the municipal government of Lakeport, California, providing public services to its residents.