Wastewater Plant Superintendent

Wastewater Plant Superintendent

GR: 113 | FLSA:
Exempt | Department:
Utilities (Exempt) | Division:
Wastewater Plant |

Reports To:

Deputy Utilities Director | Approved: 10/29/2025 | Job Code: UT (7079)

This essential position is dedicated to enriching the community of Salina by executing responsibilities that directly impact the daily lives of its residents. The role drives meaningful change, improves municipal services, and enhances residents’ satisfaction and engagement within a structured yet dynamic environment that supports work‑life balance and personal growth.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the operation and maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant and related equipment.
• Administer the safety program; investigate accidents and recommend preventative actions.
• Act as liaison with maintenance, laboratory, and operations personnel to assure the treated wastewater meets established standards of quality.
• Prepare employee shift schedules and work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required.
• Assist in preparing, analyzing, and filing paper and digital operational, state, and federal reports.
• Maintain and enforce a preventative maintenance program.
• Assist in long‑range planning, budget preparation, and budget control.
• Receive and process complaints and take appropriate actions.
• Operate the plant in the event of a temporary operator shortage.
• Participate actively in the City’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program.
• Utilize computer‑based software to evaluate and analyze facility operations to achieve compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental guidelines.
• Supervise a group of wastewater plant operators and assigned personnel.

• 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.

• Five (5) years of progressive experience with advanced wastewater treatment or related work, preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, preferred.

• Must live within 40 minutes’ drive time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

• Monday – Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies as needed.

• 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 and outside.

• 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, and vehicles.

• $63,670 – 66,851 per year.
• $30.61 – 32.14 per hour.

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in the first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave in the first year.

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.

For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

City of Salina Human Resources Department
City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street, Room 200
Salina, KS 67401