Compensation:
This position starts at $17.45* per hour. *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.
*Starting pay is determined through our structured step-guidance placement process. This system helps ensure fair and consistent offers by reviewing each candidate’s education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Your exact starting rate will fall within the posted range and will reflect where you are placed in the step-guidance system.

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)
Sick & Personal leave
Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
9 paid holidays
YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Longevity pay
EMPAC Employee Assistance Program
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information. *Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.
Responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility, influent pump station and elevated storage tanks for the City of Eldorado.

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Collects wastewater samples and specific tests, measuring the quality of the wastewater sample
Analyzes test results, records results of the tests on daily work sheets and assures chemicals are properly balanced
Conducts follow-up testing as instructed by assuring for continuous monitoring of water in process.
Maintains an awareness of all chemicals, supplies, and equipment required to operate the plant
Monitors the treatment process and makes appropriate changes, assuring appropriate levels and amounts of spare parts needed to operate the plant exist in current inventory and notifies supervisor of need to reorder supplies and chemicals
Conducts operational tests and monitors all equipment
Maintains bio solids composting operations including, windrowing, turning, and temperature readings per 503 regulations
Assists with land application of bio solids and enters data into the computer
Maintains on-call status on a four-week rotating basis, utilizing remote monitoring
Reviews and examines new products and technology and fields tests new products as they become available
Assists with special projects and committee work as requested
Follows a plan for routine preventive maintenance and completes the plan assuring for the proper operation of all equipment by listening, feeling, smelling, and observing
Identifies or receives notification of equipment requiring maintenance attention, and conducts a physical inspection of malfunctioning equipment and makes a diagnosis
Follows a plan for corrective action, assembles supplies and equipment needed to make the needed repairs, assuring supplies and equipment are available
Completes the plan and provides instruction and training for personnel assuring for an optimal training experience
Communicates with outside contractors to obtain quotes and assistance to maintain City equipment and facilities
Communicates with the supervisor and others regarding process or status changes assuring for continuous communications
Maintains a log of the time the equipment has been in operation, maintenance activities, availability of equipment, and any unusual conditions concerning equipment, safety, or operating conditions that staff should be aware of
Keeps Wetlands and Water Reclamation facility and equipment clean and free of safety hazards
Performs maintenance work in a variety of areas including plumbing, electrical and machine work
Assists other City departments as requested
Develops ideas or suggestions for improvements and modifications to the facilities and obtains approval on potential changes
Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:High school diploma or other equivalent
Certifications / Licenses:Ability to obtain State of Kansas Wastewater System Operator Class I Certification within 18 months of hire
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment, monitoring requirements and laboratory testing materials
Ability to operate chemical feeding, pumps, safety, filtration and laboratory equipment
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
Attention to detail

Posted: January 7, 2026
Closed: Open until filled

City of El Dorado, Kansas jobs

Wastewater Operator In Training