City of Menomonie is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Wastewater Utility Superintendent. Menomonie (pop. 16,843) is located in west central Wisconsin, approximately 65 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area.
The City of Menomonie owns and operates 80 miles of sanitary sewer collection system, 17 lift stations, and an advanced mechanical wastewater treatment plant with primary settling, activated sludge processes, tertiary reactive sand filters for ultralow phosphorus limits, and anaerobic sludge digestion. The average daily flow is approximately 1.6 million gallons.
This position is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the Wastewater Utility in the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater for the City of Menomonie and works under the general direction of the Public Works Director and City Administrator.
Qualifications ~The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and CDL, a Wisconsin DNR Advanced Wastewater Operator Certification with subclasses A1, B, C, P, D, L and SS, and experience managing people. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field with five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems, preferably with some supervisory experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Wages and Hours ~ The salary range is $82,900 to $89,500 depending upon qualification. This position includes a generous fringe benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, vacation and sick time, and WRS retirement plan.
Normal work week is 40 hours. Normal working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30am to 5:00pm. Friday, weekend, holiday and call-in duty is periodically required.
Application Process ~ For complete job description and application form, please contact Pam Wildner at City Hall (715-232-2221 ext. 1000 or via e-mail at pwildner@menomonie-wi.gov). Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, completed job application form and resume to Pam Wildner.
The first review of applicants will be completed on January 5, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.