Field Superintendent - Public Utilities

About the role

The City of Fairfield is seeking a Public Utilities Superintendent - Field to lead and manage the operation and maintenance of the city's water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the staff of the Water Distribution (including Metering Reading) and Wastewater Collections units;
• Schedule personnel;
• Provide training and development opportunities;
• Evaluate performance;
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels;
• Ensure timely completion / resolution of work orders, utility locates, and customer service requests;
• Work closely with Utility Billing Office representatives as needed;
• Direct the operation and maintenance of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections facilities to ensure compliance with state and local regulatory requirements;
• Physically inspect worksites and facilities;
• Prepare reports, charts, letters, memos, etc. concerning the operation and maintenance of the City's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection facilities;
• Oversee emergency and planned repairs of all City-owned underground water and sewer assets;
• Coordinate with Ohio EPA and other appropriate entities on related boil water advisories as needed;
• Oversee construction projects associated with Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection assets;
• Review and comment on plans for proposed commercial and residential development / redevelopment projects through the City's Standard Technical Review group;
• Monitor and periodically check the areas where work is performed in order to identify potentially dangerous or possibly changed conditions that affect safety and need to be addressed;
• Develop and implement an effective backflow prevention program and asset management program;
• Prepare operating and capital budgets;
• Administer contracts originating in the Public Utilities Department;
• Participate in meetings, seminars, events, etc. as appropriate;
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license;
• Ohio EPA Class II Water Distribution Operator Certificate and/or Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate;
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience;
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred;
• Dexterity to work and move around near large piping and equipment and large water-filled pits and containers; sometimes in confined spaces;
• Frequent travel by car, driving locally and to distant sites;
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; average lift is 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone;
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of Ohio EPA regulations;
• Experience with asset management and backflow prevention programs.

Benefits

The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life/AD&D insurance, vacation, personal and sick time, and participation in state retirement pension systems. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate's experience and is anticipated to fall between $99,202 and $110,000 initially.

Pay

$99,202 to $148,803 annually, with a starting point expected to be between $99,202 and $110,000.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Additional Information

To apply, complete the online application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfieldoh. Resume review begins July 13, 2026, and the position is open until filled. The City of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.