Collection System Manager
Salary
$73,652.80 - $78,187.20 Annually
Location
South Burlington
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500073
Department
Public Works
Division
Water Quality
Opening Date
08/13/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
City Hall/Public Works
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
The Collection System Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of the South Burlington wastewater collection system, including gravity and forcemain sewers, pump stations, and related infrastructure. This position also provides backup coverage at the two Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Examples of Duties
- Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the wastewater collection system, minimizing overflows and blockages. Ensures efficient operation, cleanliness and maintenance.
- Ensures compliance with State and Federal water quality regulations and standards and South Burlington ordinances. Provides input on plans required by regulations and City ordinances.
- Conducts activities like cleaning, televising, and repairing wastewater lines and related infrastructure, data collection and GIS updates.
- Operates the City's Vactor trucks to prevent and remove blockages.
- Maintains accurate records of operations, testing and maintenance activities, and prepares reports as required for Superintendent and/or regulatory agencies.
- Performs major and minor equipment maintenance as necessary.
- Identifies deficiencies and upgrades needed for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Provides input on CIP development.
- Supports the coordination of activities between the Water Quality staff and other Divisions and Departments within the city and performs other tasks or functions necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.
- Completes tasks using appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment.
- Tracks/summarizes work completed on work orders.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma.
- Four years of relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of collection systems and pumpstations and/or experience with the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, preferably plumbing and electrical equipment, or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Minimum of a Vermont Grade 1 DM-Domestic Wastewater license.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- A valid Vermont Class B CDL license with a tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Supplemental Information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under the administrative direction of the Water Quality Superintendent.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and execute VT State discharge permits and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to collect varied types of information and data and to report said information effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.
The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
- 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
- Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
03
How many years of experience in the operation of mechanical, electrical, and automotive tools and equipment do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years experience
- 3 or more years of experience
04
This position requires possession of a Vermont Grade 1-DM Wastewater Operators License. Please select your License status:
- I have a Vermont Grade 1-DM Wastewater Operators License
- I am in the process of obtaining my Vermont Grade 1-DM Wastewater Operators License.
- I do not have my Vermont Grade 1-DM Wastewater Operators License, nor am I in the process of obtaining one.
05
This position requires possession of a Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months. Please select your CDL status:
- I have a CDL with tanker endorsement
- I have a CDL with no tanker endorsement
- I do not have a CDL
06
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Required Question
Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)
Address 180 Market Street
South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
Phone 8028464118
Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov