Utility Collection & Distribution Operator​/Assistant Operator

Overview

The City of Red Wing is currently accepting applications for a full-time Collection & Distribution Operator/Assistant Operator (Depending on Qualifications) in the Public Works Department - Public Services Division. Monday through Friday work schedule. Performs a variety of tasks to maintain and repair the City’s water distribution and sewer collection system to ensure the safety and quality of the City’s water supply.

Assists with operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure including water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and underground distribution and collection systems. It is the intent that individuals would work toward higher level positions upon gaining the necessary experience and operator licenses. Starting pay is $31.11 for Assistant Operator and $34.53 for Operator.

• Tentative Hiring
  
  Schedule:
• Application Open: 1/21 - 2/4
• Review of Applications: 2/4
• Interviews:
  Early February
• Start Date:
  
  TBD
• * Dates subject to change*

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Day-to-Day:
  • Perform operational and maintenance activities independently or jointly with other staff; clean and maintain facilities, equipment and tools, vehicles, and building and grounds.
  • Monitor and record facility operations through site visits and through the use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
  • May make routine adjustments to treatment plants, lift stations, booster pumps, and water reservoirs operational parameters and controls. May make process adjustments under the direction of Operators or after receiving the necessary training to do so. Wastewater and water treatment equipment may be complex including pumps, chemical feed systems, treatment and dewatering equipment, and monitoring instrumentation. Equipment can be manually operated or automated.
  • Participate in daily and weekend rounds and inspections independently. Complete laboratory tests, maintain records, and monitor facility and equipment operations associated with weekend rounds using documented Standard Operating Procedures and checklists.
  • Utilize preventative maintenance (PM) computer software to receive work task assignments and complete documentation of preventative maintenance activities using the PM software.
  • Operate Utility Division equipment, including trucks, skid-steers, portable pumps, vactor truck, sewer jetting and rodding equipment, tanker trucks, sewer cameras, jackhammers, and tampers.
  • Assist with locating underground utility infrastructure.
• Regularly:
  • Some tasks may require working in confined spaces or require specialized personal protection equipment such as respirators. Must maintain certification to work in these areas.
  • Assist with snow removal and temporary assignments to other divisions.
  • Perform related tasks as assigned.

All positions have a residency requirement of forty (40) minute driving distance of Public Works 229 Tyler Road N.

Starting Salary based on Licensure. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Assistant Operator: Must have HS diploma or equivalent. Must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment and be able to pass a DOT physical. Minnesota Class D Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate AND a Class D or SD Wastewater Operator Certificate within two (2) years of employment. Assistant Operator starting pay of $31.11 per hour.

Operator: Must have HS diploma or equivalent. Must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within one (1) year and be able to pass a DOT physical. Must possess at least one Minnesota Class C AND 1 Class C Water or Class SD or D Wastewater Operator Certificates. Operator starting pay of $34.53 per hour.

The successful candidate would be automatically promoted to a higher level upon achieving the minimum certifications for that position.

• Heavy manual labor requiring continuous use of large motor skills, standing for long periods, and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
• Frequent…