What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water & Sewer Maintenance I position at City of Maple Grove?
About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position
The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Water & Sewer Maintenance I to join our Public Works team! As a Water & Sewer Maintenance I, you will be responsible for the operation of all water and sewer facilities and infrastructure for the city of Maple Grove. Additionally, you will be tasked with operating required maintenance tools and equipment to complete preventive maintenance and repair tasks. Our Public Works team is dedicated to serving the City of Maple Grove residents and prides itself on professionalism and services. While working for the Maple Grove Public Works Department, you will be challenged to grow and develop professionally and be supported with development and training opportunities. The City of Maple Grove offers competitive salaries, outstanding medical and dental plans, sick and vacation time, and a state-operated pension plan for long-term success. Make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!This is a full-time union position represented by the IUOE Local 49.
- Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains lift station pumps.
- Inspects lift stations.
- Jets, vacuums and flushes sanitary and storm sewers.
- Maintains and repairs water lines and service lines.
- Operates fire hydrants; performs water system repair in emergency situations.
- Monitors flow, pressure readings, draw downs.
- Locates manholes/street lights, and Gopher State One calls.
- Monitors, maintains and repairs municipal water and sewer system.
- Installs meters, test or usage recording equipment; removes and resets meters, and usage recording equipment.
- Reads, estimates and records usage from meters; determines cause for unusual readings.
- Plows snow as required using light equipment.
- Responds to “on call”, after hours emergencies as required, with rotating shifts.
- Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, lift and stand for prolonged periods of time, and climb in and out of manholes which are up to 30 feet deep.
- Lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally.
Knowledge of:
- Practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in public works utility maintenance and construction.
- Safe operation of motorized equipment.
- Operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid Minnesota Commercial Driver's License Class B, or ability to obtain the permit within 60 days and license within 12 months of the hire date.
- Ability to obtain a Class "D" water operations license and class "SD" sewer collector's license within two years of hire date.
- Associate's degree or higher in an accredited Water/Wastewater program.
- Gopher State One Call locator experience.
- Experience working in municipal Utility Maintenance Department.
- One-year experience operating trucks, jetting, and other light equipment.
- Confined space training and certification.
- WETT Program certification.
Environmental Conditions:
Field environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work around equipment; work in confined spaces.
Physical Conditions:
Physical ability necessary to bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, lift and stand for prolonged periods of time, and climb in and out of manholes which are up to 30 feet deep. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally.
Salary : $62,984 - $84,354
