Senior Water Plant Operator

About the Water Plant

The Lakewood Water Treatment Plant is responsible for treating and distributing the City of Duluth’s drinking water, sourced from Lake Superior. This facility plays a critical role in maintaining public health and meeting regulatory standards. Operators are essential to the day-to-day monitoring, operation, and maintenance of this system.

Please note:

At this time, we anticipate filling one position at either the Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator level. To be considered for both the Water Plant Operator and Senior Water Plant Operator positions, you must meet the minimum qualifications for both classifications and submit a separate application for each posting by the stated deadline. Applicants will only be eligible for hire into the position(s) for which they submit an application.

To maintain the safe and efficient operation of the City's Water Treatment Plant and Water Supply System, including stations, towers, and reservoirs, in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Employees at the Senior Water Plant Operator level are distinguished from the Water Plant Operator level by possessing their Minnesota Class "A" or "B" Water Supply System Operator's certification. They are certified by the MDH, and possess the knowledge needed to perform duties as assigned, and are expected to function with the highest amount of plant and system knowledge. This level exercises independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

The supervisor makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists incumbents with unusual situations which do not have clear precedents. Incumbents plan and carry out the successive steps and handle problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation.

Does not have direct supervisory responsibility but does have significant oversight of employees or projects that require delegation and direction over the work of others.