Utility Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker

Utility Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker – Position Profile

Application Posted: January 10, 2025

Deadline to Apply: January 29, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Interviews: February 6, 2025 (virtual) and February 14, 2025 (Onsite)

Pre-Employment Process: Mid-Late February 2025

Expected Start date: Early March 2025

Details

• $34.11 - $40.21(Steps A-E, 2025 rate) depending on qualifications. Employees are eligible for additional premium pay types (emergency seasonal disruption pay, snowplow on-call pager pay and utility on-call pager pay)
• Full-time regular position, non-exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Utility Field Operations Supervisor
• Located at Water Treatment Plant
• Typical hours are 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; hours vary based on business needs

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure systems in the community. 

• Leads projects as directed; acts as a mentor to new employees; provides on-the-job training to seasonal staffing and monitors their performance as required.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude to perform a variety of maintenance activities using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment including pickups, dump trucks, sewer suction and jetting trucks, skid steer loaders, backhoes, chain saws, chop saws, large air compressors and assorted air tools.
• Develops and applies specialized skills to the division needs in such areas as carpentry, welding, repair of equipment and infrastructure assets; provides training in specialized skills to co-workers and seasonal staff; looks for opportunities to develop and use technical knowledge to support the efficiency and effectiveness of utility operations.
• Reads and understands the daily use of utility maps and construction drawings, performs division record keeping functions, and utilizes computer technology to assist in these activities.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and pre-trip DOT inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in Public Works snow-clearing operations as a snowplow route driver.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required; Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree preferred; must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-Class A) with air brakes and tanker endorsement within first 11 months of employment; State of Minnesota Water System Operator Class D certification and State of Minnesota Wastewater System Operator Class S-D required within 18 months of employment; Erosion and Stormwater Management Construction Installer Certification is required within 12 months of employment; Water System Operator Class C and Wastewater System Class S-C certifications are required within 39 months from date of hire; Completion of Water Utility Treatment and Technology courses in Water Distribution (40 hours) and Wastewater Collection (40 hours) will be required of candidates with limited experience as determined by the needs of the division.
• Six months of experience preferred in utility operations, educational program or a related field performing similar work tasks or three months of utility field operations employment with the City of Eden Prairie. Work experience must be within the last five years. Previous experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of computer technology preferred.
• Occasionally exertion of force in excess of 50 and/or up to 100 pounds to move objects or equipment accessories is required. Must be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Must be willing and able to climb ladders in excess of 120 feet and descend into and work inside confined spaces multiple times a day.
• Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles and in confined spaces.  Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold.  Conditions can include working in wet, muddy, slippery or dusty and windy conditions. At these times there may be intermittent exposure to very disagreeable working conditions. Some assignments involve exposure to odors and toxic gases, such as from solid waste or untreated sewage. There is often exposure to traffic and moving equipment. There is considerable attention to detail when handling equipment in tight quarters or around people.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test, professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, CDL process, work verification and education verification if applicable. Must maintain an excellent driving record and a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.
• Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.
• Uses judgment to solve difficult problems in a timely manner; compares possible options; uses reasoning to explain necessary next steps; looks beyond the obvious; challenges the first answer and seeks alternatives; probes several resources to obtain relevant information.
• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment in a timely manner; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options; seeks out additional information when necessary; presents solutions and suggestions within the appropriate channels.
• Effective at acquiring skills, abilities and knowledge; quickly learns new industry, organization, and product information; has an aptitude for retaining and applying technical information; able to communicate techniques, software or product to others; is a quick study; able to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Salary : $34 - $40