What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker position at City of Shoreview, MN?
DESCRIPTION
Shoreview, Minnesota, a premier City in the north metro area of the twin cities seeks a self-starter and service-oriented candidate for its next utility water/wastewater worker. Under the general direction of the utilities supervisor, the utility water/wastewater worker supports the operation and maintenance of the city’s water treatment and distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system.
This position needs the capability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues and situations when conditions are not ideal such as water and sanitary sewer obstacles. Must be able to work under certain pressures depending on the importance of sustaining uninterrupted sanitary sewer and water demands.
DUTIES INCLUDE
- Monitor, operate and maintain wastewater collection system equipment and components.
- Monitor, operate and maintain water treatment/filter plant system.
- Troubleshoots & maintains water wells, towers & reservoirs.
- Analyzes SCADA system to monitor Shoreview's utility systems.
- Installs, maintains and/or repairs water infrastructure including pipe, valves, hydrants.
- Installs, maintains and/or repairs sanitary sewer infrastructure including manholes, piping and lift station pumps.
- Enters confined spaces (manholes) & works in high places (water towers).
- Maintains accurate work records.
- Troubleshoots & repairs/replaces water meters.
- Performs duties in accordance with appropriate safety & security standards.
- Performs routine safety checks & inspections on vehicles & equipment.
- Assists with snowplowing in winter including streets, parking lots & sidewalks.
- Performs on-call duties and calls backs.
- Conduct water quality sampling and testing to meet drinking water standards.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months maintenance work experience
- Six months experience operating trucks and other light equipment
- Valid driver's license; with ability to obtain MN class A Commercial Driver's License and tanker endorsement within one year of hire (we assist with training and testing)
- Ability to lift and/or move 75-100 lbs.
- Ability to enter confined spaces and work in high places
- The final candidate will be required to take and pass a drug test and physical exam
- Vocational or Technical degree in related field may be substituted for experience
Desired Qualifications
- Vocational/technical graduate with training in water/sewer operations & maintenance experience
- Current class A or B CDL license
- Class D and or SD (or better) licenses
- Additional experience in general maintenance
- Experience operating utility maintenance vehicles and equipment, experience in water and sewer system maintenance, and SCADA systems
OTHER
Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to call back, unscheduled overtime, shift work and weekend duty
Hiring Wage Range: $33.30 - $36.71 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.
(2025 Full Wage Range: $33.30 - $44.45 per hour)
Deadline: Open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by Sunday, April 27, 2025.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, kneeling, bending, squatting, grasping and stooping required for daily activities.
- Performs general labor including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 75-lbs and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100-lbs.
- Work outside on a daily basis operating construction type vehicles & equipment.
- Entry into confined spaces and work in high places.
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Shoreview offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, life and dental insurance, annual leave, holidays, and retirement.
- 16.5 personal leave days per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid employee health and dental insurance
- Paid employee life insurance
- Paid employee disability insurance
- Employer/employee paid pension
- Deferred compensation plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free employee Community Center Membership
- Great suburban location
- Free employee parking
- Other optional benefits
Salary : $33 - $37
