Wastewater Operator I - Collections

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the City's wastewater treatment plant and collections system.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on wastewater collection facilities and equipment.
• Absorb jetting sanitary sewer lines, TV camera inspections, and collection system repairs.
• Operate City vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Monitor system performance and report maintenance needs or operational concerns.
• Support emergency response efforts during wastewater system failures, weather events, and other emergencies.
• Provide courteous, professional service to coworkers, residents, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection facilities and equipment or other relevant experience is required.
• Job-relevant certification/license, vocational/technical program completion, or completion of apprenticeship preferred.
• Certification Wastewater DNR Operator Class D preferred, or the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
• Valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement preferred, or the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
• Wastewater Collections D license (MWEA) preferred.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience desired.
• Valid drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the functions of the wastewater collection systems, related state and federal regulations, lift station equipment, and sewer line maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and systems to accomplish tasks.
• Basic knowledge of the use of general computer programs and applications, including email and mobile apps.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to safely drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.