Public Service Worker - Utilities

About us

The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. 

About the position 

With an emphasis on utility locating, employee will perform locates on water main, sewer main, stormwater main, electric lines, manholes and other infrastructure as need by Gopher State One Call system. Respond to after-hours emergencies and essential tasks as needed in all areas of maintenance. Perform various types of manual labor and operate equipment in all areas of public works or parks and recreation.  

Wage listed is based on a maximum base wage of $40.23 plus $2.66 water and sewer certification pay.

This position has been reposted and will remain open until filled. If you have applied within the last 6 months, you do not need to apply again.

1.  Perform utility locates as dictated by Gopher State One Call system. Update and maintain city utility maps. Manage utility locate projects throughout construction season. 

2.  Perform a variety of maintenance and repair services on utilities. 

• Jet sanitary and storm sewer lines.
• Sewer line, manhole and catch basins maintenance and repair.
• Install and remove meters, regulators, test or usage recording equipment.
• Operate fire hydrants and perform water system repair in emergency situations.

3. Snow removal of public streets, alleys, sidewalks, trails, bridges and right-of-way using plowing, blowing and shoveling. 

4.  Operate and maintain equipment in a proficient manner as it relates to maintaining the integrity of the city’s infrastructure systems. Report equipment problems to appropriate staff minimizing equipment downtime. 

5. Required to carry the “On Call” operations phone for the duration of 7 days on a rotating schedule assigned by the manager and respond to after hour emergencies when notified. 

6.  Other Duties 

• Perform a variety of maintenance services on equipment and procurement of parts.
• May be assigned to assist with duties in other divisions. including but not limited to, bituminous repair, crack sealing, patching, concrete repair and replacement and hauling of materials.
• Understand and attend to the needs of the public as it relates to customer service.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times promoting the safety of the employees, co-workers, and the general public.
• Is fully licensed and capable of operating city owned equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.
• May be required to function as crew lead on short term projects as assigned.
• Serve 24-hour on-call status as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience with manual labor and operation of trucks and light equipment.
• Ability to:
  • Physically perform essential functions and requirements of the position, including the ability to operate equipment/tools needed and work year-round in either an outdoor or indoor environment including extreme temperatures for extended lengths of time.
  • Understand and follow safety/OSHA regulations.
  • Work a varied schedule and work a 24-hour on-call status as scheduled.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for racial equity.

• Experience: 

  • As a contract locator.

  • Jetting and cleaning of municipal sewer systems. 

  • Working in a full-time employment in a maintenance position with similar duties and responsibilities. 

  • Certificates and licensing in various public works maintenance areas including water and sewer licenses.

Salary : $62,712 - $89,211