Line Maintenance Superintendent

Line Maintenance Superintendent

Salary

$72,544.88 - $126,953.58 Annually

Location

5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00176

Department

PW UT - MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary

The hiring salary for this position is $72,544.88 annually.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Line Maintenance Superintendent to perform supervisory water and wastewater system maintenance work for the Countys Utility Department. Superintendent will be involved in directing all aspects of the maintenance, installation and repair of water and wastewater collection and distribution lines, valves, meters, and related equipment. This position will direct staff on scheduling maintenance and repair online maintenance fleet and equipment. Superintendent will oversee the repair and maintenance of the County's Water and Wastewater systems. This position will answer any questions from customers about repairs to their services, call in locations to Miss Utility and maintain electronic records of completed work.

Essential Job Functions

• Approves for hire, trains, supervisors, coordinates, evaluates, and recommends for discipline assigned personnel in accordance with County personnel policies and procedures.
• Schedules preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance services of water and wastewater collection systems.
• Orders necessary equipment to accomplish essential functions.
• Maintains Line Maintenance budgets.
• Maintains excellent customer service.
• Coordinates work efforts on underground utilities with contractors, County staff and outside agencies.
• Coordinates work with other Utilities operations.
• Performs pre-finals and final inspections on water and wastewater systems.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget.
• Monitors the use of supplies and equipment and maintains inventories within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintains blueprints, drawings, and other system documents.
• Runs and keeps flow data on water and wastewater systems.
• Investigates and follows up on customer complaints.
• Schedules emergency on call crews.
• Coordinates work with pretreatment program on grease traps.
• Coordinates training of staff.
• Coordinates work schedules with other departments.
• Works with other agencies as required.
• Keeps up with Contractors working in the county systems.
• Keeps track of assets worked on in Infor system (P.M.) and (C.M.)
• Manage Geographical Information System (GIS) reporting to ensure compliance with Division goals.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Seven (7) years of progressively responsible utility maintenance experience that includes supervisory experience; operations experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Certification as Wastewater Collection System Operator, Class 1.

Certification as Water Distribution System Operator.

Temporary Traffic Control Registered Flagger.

Satisfactory completion of confined space procedures.

Erosion and Sediment Control Certification.

Water Sampler Certification, Maryland Department of Transportation Temporary traffic control, Erosion and Sediment Control Certification, 10 Hour OSHA construction safety, and Trenching and Shoring certification, Confined space.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to call back in emergencies.

May work in confined space areas.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in maintaining and repairing water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and associated facilities.
• Knowledge of the use and care of hand, power and other tools used in the work.
• Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
• Knowledge of administrative processes including budgeting, facilities management, purchasing, and personnel.
• Ability to follow through on matters and uses independent judgment.
• Ability to follow up on work orders from start to finish.
• Ability to determine the specific tasks and assignments, follows through on matters and uses independent judgment and training to take appropriate action to deal with standard recurring situations and handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.
• Ability to supervise maintenance of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and associated facilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical guides.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance operations.
• Ability to inspect work for satisfactory completion and compliance with standards.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboard; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment. Employee is subject to hazards of a wastewater environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to inclement weather.

Department/Division: Public Works/Utilities/Maintenance Support

Pay Grade: 115

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Maintenance Support

Supervises: Line Maintenance Supervisor(s)

Charles County Government

BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account

Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance

No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

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The hiring salary for this position is $72,544.88 annually. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the salary for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the salary for this position.

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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

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Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government