Wastewater Plant Superintendent

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. This role is integral to shaping a brighter, more prosperous future for all Salina residents.

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