Water Operations Supervisor

This is your opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice and play an integral role in our employee workplace culture. Cedar Falls Utilities is currently recruiting for a full-time Water Operations Supervisor to join our Water Operations department. This position oversees activities involving water supply including operations and maintenance of the production wells, pump stations, water towers, treatment systems, distribution system, process controls and laboratory operations.

CFU takes pride in finding people that align with our core values of Customer Focus, Ethical & Responsible Behavior, Innovation, and Employee Teamwork & Personal Growth and actively want to help maintain our reputation of being a trusted provider of utility services. The Water Operations Supervisor works under general supervision of the Gas & Water Operations Manager.  

Interested applicants should submit completed applications by Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Once your application has been completed, you will receive an email acknowledging the submission has been successfully completed. After the posting comes down, the hiring team will review all applications, and you will be notified either way if you are selected for further steps in the hiring process. Please ensure all contact information is kept up to date.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time FLSA Exempt position with pay range of $87,260 - $119,680. Starting annual salary is based upon individual qualifications.  
• Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm with an hour lunch break. Off-hour on-call responsibility is required in this position to help coordinate response teams. At times, requires working long hours in response to outage situations.
• CFU has expanded our employee residency requirements. Employees are required to respond to emergencies and must reside within 20 mile radius of Cedar Falls Utilities main office. Click here for new residency map.
• Full-time benefits package including IPERS retirement benefits, health, dental, vision and life insurance. Click here for more information on CFU's benefits.
  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single or Family) – Eligible 1st of the Month Following 30 Days of Hire Date
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days, Bereavement Leave, and Flexible Days
  • IPERS and 457 Retirement
  • EAP Services Free to CFU Employees and Immediate Family Members
  • Educational Assistance and Professional Development
  • Employee Wellness Program and Onsite Fitness Center
  • Employee Recognition Program – Service Anniversaries
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

• Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, and technical work in the operation and supervision of the water systems including the responsibility for regulatory compliance. Administers the water system cross connection prevention program.
  
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures used in treatment and distribution of water. Directs plant equipment maintenance functions as they become apparent and prepares preventative maintenance records. Recommends and implements improvements to operational and maintenance processes to more effectively achieve overall success.
  
• Schedules, directs, and participates in review and evaluation of staff and equipment performance related to water systems. Coordinates vendors and contractors, ensures proper services are provided, and performs inspections of work.
  
• Participates in the preparation of Gas and Water Operations budgets and reviews and approves expenditures. Performs duties of the Water System Operator and Water System Specialist as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls for service at any time and works outside of normal business hours as needed. Assists external and internal customers with service questions and issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes positive relations with customers, coworkers, and management.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Post-high school education in water operations programs preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing water treatment, water distribution and backflow functions. Prior experience performing supervisory functions preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be able to obtain a State of Iowa Grade III Water Treatment Certificate, Grade III Water Distribution Certificate and ABPA Certification as a Backflow Prevention Specialist or equivalent within a reasonable amount of time.

Residency:

• Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the main CFU campus, 1 Utility Parkway, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Equipment, facilities, materials, methods, techniques, tools and procedures used in water treatment and distribution systems. City codes, Iowa Utility Board, DOT, DNR, EPA, Iowa Department of Public Health, CDC recommendations, OSHA regulations, Cedar Falls Utilities policies and procedures. Organizational skills. Electronic and mechanical operations. Computer software applications.

• Ability to: Read and utilize maps. Maintain accurate records. Utilize computer databases and software in preparing and organizing reports and spreadsheets. Motivate and effectively lead employees. Carry out work assignments as instructed. Communicate effectively orally and in writing in the preparation of reports. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:

• Work usually involves sedentary to light work in an office setting. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift objects up to 50 pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee will occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals when visiting construction or repair worksites. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical is required.