Wastewater Plant Operator I — Training & Growth Path

Gulfshoresal; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)

Overtime pay after shift hours

Job summary

The City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I to support Salina's utility systems. You will monitor equipment, perform preventive maintenance, draw samples, and keep shift logs as part of a skilled team.

On-the-job training is provided by experienced staff, with mentoring to develop key operational skills and a path to advancement to Operator II and Senior Operator. Starting pay ranges from $24.47 to $25.69 per hour, with overtime premiums after 6:00 p.m.

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 and electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps daily logs of shift operations.
• Uses 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

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Kansas Class I Wastewater Facility Operator Certificate within 2 years

Tools

Lockout/Tag-out procedures

Job description

The City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I to support Salina's utility systems. You will monitor equipment, perform preventive maintenance, draw samples, and keep shift logs as part of a skilled team.

On-the-job training is provided by experienced staff, with mentoring to develop key operational skills and a path to advancement to Operator II and Senior Operator. Starting pay ranges from $24.47 to $25.69 per hour, with overtime premiums after 6:00 p.m.