Description
WASTEWATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
This essential position is dedicated to enriching the community of Salina by executing responsibilities that directly impact the daily lives of its residents. This role drives meaningful change & improves municipal services, thereby enhancing residents’ satisfaction & engagement. Offering a structured yet dynamic environment, it ensures an equitable work-life balance while allowing individuals to unleash their potential & achieve impactful results. The commitment to excellence in fulfilling these duties not only helps sustain the growth & vibrancy of Salina but also fosters a strong sense of community & purpose.
Duties:
- Plan, schedule & supervise the operation & maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant & related equipment.
- Administer the safety program; investigate accidents & recommend preventative actions.
Liaison with maintenance, laboratory, & operations personnel to assure the treated wastewater meets established standards of quality. - Prepare employee shift schedules & work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required.
- Assist in preparing, analyzing, & filing paper & digital operational, state, & federal reports.
- Maintain & enforce a preventative maintenance program.
- Assist in long-range planning, budget preparation, & budget control.
- Receive & process complaints & take appropriate actions.
- Operate the plant in the event of a temporary operator shortage.
- Active participation in City’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program.
- Utilize computer-based software to evaluate & analyze facilities operations to achieve compliance with all relevant federal, state, & local regulations including environmental guidelines.
- Responsible for supervising a group of wastewater plant operators & assigned personnel.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possession of or obtain a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Operator Certificate within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility to obtain certification.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of progressive experience with advanced wastewater treatment or related work preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
Requirements:
- Must live within 40 minutes’ drive time.
- Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Hours:
- Monday – Friday.
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Work Type:
- Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Works inside & outside.
Equipment:
- Computer based SCADA & asset / preventative maintenance software program, computers, digital laboratory & maintenance test equipment, confined space equipment & lock-out/tag-out equipment, hand & power tools, tablets, telephone, trucks, two-way radio, & vehicles.
Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
- $64,943-66,851/yr.
Paid Time Off:
- 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
- 96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possession of or obtain a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Operator Certificate within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination eligibility to obtain certification.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of progressive experience with advanced wastewater treatment or related work preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
Requirements:
- Must live within 40 minutes’ drive time.
- Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
