WASTEWATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
Utilities Department 

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.
· Responds 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:
· $63,670-66,851/yr.
· $30.61-32.14/hr.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 11/13/2025