Entry-Level Wastewater Plant Operator

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I in the Utilities Department. The role offers on‑the‑job training with a clear path to Operator II and Senior Operator positions.

Responsibilities include logging operations, monitoring, sampling, maintenance, and customer support. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain the Kansas Class I certificate within two years; a valid Kansas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Kansas Class I Wastewater Facility Operator Certificate within two years from date of hire.
• Two years of mechanical & electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps daily logs of shift operations.
• Utilizes monitoring equipment and maintains records.
• Draws samples for laboratory analysis.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs custodial work such as cleaning and painting.
• Receives and addresses customer concerns.

Skills

Logkeeping

Monitoring equipment

Sample collection

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas Class I Operator Certificate within 2 years

Tools

Lab testing equipment

Monitoring equipment

Lockout/Tag-out equipment

Job description

City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I in the Utilities Department. The role offers on‑the‑job training with a clear path to Operator II and Senior Operator positions.

Responsibilities include logging operations, monitoring, sampling, maintenance, and customer support. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain the Kansas Class I certificate within two years; a valid Kansas driver’s license is required.