Sewer Services Worker

Are you looking to start a career with the City of St. Paul? Our Public Works Sewer Utility Division is seeking individuals to join our team. As a Sewer Services Worker, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks to help maintain our city’s sanitary and storm sewers. We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package. There are certified vacancies requiring a Class A CDL and temporary vacancies requiring a Class B CDL or higher.

Do you want to work as a temporary Sewer Services Worker, while obtaining a Class A CDL? Successful temporary sewer services worker candidates with a Class B CDL are eligible to participate in a free Class A CDL training program. Training will be held at the Sewers Utility using Sewer related trucks and trailers. The CDL training program is a $5,500 value.

**Please Note: The Sewer Utility Division will be holding interviews throughout the course of the posting to fill immediate vacancies.

Saint Paul Public Works is a nationally accredited department responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the street, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the city of Saint Paul. The City owns and maintains approximately 804 miles of sanitary sewer and 450 miles of storm sewer that are in public streets, alleys, or easements. Over 1,000 miles of 74,000 private sanitary sewer service pipes from residential and commercial properties are connected to the City's public sanitary sewer system. 

General Duties: Performs manual labor in constructing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning of sewer infrastructure. Drives vehicles, operates, and maintains general construction and specialized equipment. Adheres to all safety rules, regulations, policies, protocols, procedures, and work rules while completing assigned tasks.  Exhibits a commitment to public service by responding to after-hours calls, overtime, and emergency work such as sewer backups, flooding, and snow emergencies.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Performing manual labor in constructing. locating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning sewer infrastructure
• Working in roadway under traffic conditions
• Working in and around sewage
• Working in confined spaces to include sewer pipes. manholes, tunnels, pumping stations, etc.
• Working in all types of weather and environmental conditions
• Walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and stooping on uneven and slippery surfaces
• Bending, crawling, climbing, lifting, shoveling, and stooping repeatedly and for long periods of time
• Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, supplies, and materials more than 100 pounds

Please Note: Individuals must weigh less than 280-lbs. All individuals are required to use fall protection when entering sewers. Fall protection equipment has a weight limit of 310-lbs. Required sewer gear, clothing, and equipment has a combined weight of 30-lbs. Therefore, only individuals weighing 280-lbs or less can use fall protection equipment when fully dressed and donning all necessary equipment.

Typical Work Schedule

• 10 hour days during the summer months from May 1st to September 30th: Monday - Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 8 hour days during the fall and winter months from October 1st to April 30th: Monday -  Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Overtime Expectation: Overtime work is an expectation of Sewer Services Workers. You will be expected to show a commitment to public service by responding to afterhours calls, overtime, and emergency work such as sewer backups, flooding, and snow emergencies. 

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Sewer Services Worker Job Description.

The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions for airbrakes. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses during the two-year period prior to the date of appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.

***Candidates with a Class B CDL may participate in the assessment, however, will not be eligible to obtain certified employment status until Human Resources receives confirmation of a valid Class A CDL as described above. 

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system, mail, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 

• A legible copy (both sides) of your valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and
• A resume (optional)

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This position is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists typically are created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on the eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.  

Condition of Employment: This position will require a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
E-mail: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $65,936 - $73,174