What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Operator position at Upper Sioux Community?
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY
Position: Public Works Operator
Department: Public Works
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am-4pm
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications
Closing Date: Open until filled
DESCRIPTION
To perform a wide variety of routine operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems
under direct supervision and assist Upper Sioux Community personnel in performing skilled work
with the water and wastewater systems.
SUMMARY
This is an entry-level position in the Public Works Department. Routine tasks and duties assigned to
position including duties performed according to established procedures with changes in
procedures or exceptions to rules explained in detail as they arise. The Public Works Operator can
be used as a training class; employees may have limited or no directly related work experience.
SUPERVISION
Receives immediate supervision from the Public Works Director.
- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the
- Perform water and waste water testing and document the results.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of facility equipment.
- Must comply with data practices and policies and standards relative to restricted and
- Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of logs and records,
- Operate a variety of office equipment including copiers, email, and applications for water and
wastewater facility; input and retrieve data and text.
- High School or GED must be at least 18 years of age.
- Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Applicant Must successfully complete driving record and background examination.
- Must obtain required Water/Wastewater certification by end of 1 year of employment.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required/assigned.
- Must have valid MN driver’s license and current insurance.
- Subject of mandatory drug testing.
- Native American Preference applies.
(320) 564-3853 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-4482
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts
or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of
the current job, management and the Upper Sioux Board of Trustees reserves the right to revise the
job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g.
emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Native American Preference Applied
If interested, send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Upper Sioux Community
Attn: Jeremy McLaughlin
PO Box 147, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or jeremym@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
