Salary : $55,307.20 - $69,139.20 Annually
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: B254220-9
Department: Utilities (41/42)
Division: Wastewater Collection
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
Manages wastewater collection systems. Leads team of supervisors in the achievement of system goals. Manages budgets, negotiates purchase orders with vendors, and oversees ongoing improvement projects. Responds to customer concerns and problems.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees vehicle inspections to ensure safe and proper operation, inventories items, purchases parts, and schedules repairs.
• Conducts safety tailgate meetings to inform and educate employees regarding safety protocols.
• Will be required to drive City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general arithmetic and budgeting
• Knowledge of modern office practices procedures, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the City of Laredo regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to water/wastewater treatment

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in planning, organization, and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skill in customer service delivery
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

• Confined space

Sometimes

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Seldom

• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes

• Regional travel

Frequently

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in supervising wastewater collection or stormwater systems.

Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required License or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds and out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire*

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Wastewater Collection II License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

What is your highest level of education?
03

Do you have at least ten (10) years of experience in supervising wastewater collections or stormwater systems?

• Yes
• No

04

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed these duties with:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.
05

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question