Wastewater Operator

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $26.67 - $28.86 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, February 27, 2026

The City of Sioux Falls is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator who is passionate about keeping our community and the environment safe. In this role, you’ll work with a team at the largest wastewater treatment plant in South Dakota, using hands‑on skills and technology to make sure we comply with our discharge permit.

If you're a motivated, reliable person who cares about making a difference, enjoys working with your hands, and wants to learn and grow in a solid career, we’d love to hear from you!

• Graduation from high school or GED certification supplemented by two (2) years’ advanced or specialized education or vocational training or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Willing to work varied schedules and rotating shifts to accommodate a 24‑hour‑per‑day, 7‑day‑per‑week operation.
• Must possess a valid South Dakota Wastewater Operator’s Certificate within one year of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full‑time and hundreds more part‑time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Competitive rates for single, 2‑party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.