Job Details
Salary : $62,628.80 - $76,148.80 Annually
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 202400007
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/09/2024
DESCRIPTION
Shoreview, Minnesota, a premier City in the north metro area of the twin cities seeks a self-starter and service-oriented candidate for its next utility water/wastewater worker. Under the general direction of the utilities supervisor, the utility water/wastewater worker supports the operation and maintenance of the city's water treatment and distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system.
This position needs the capability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues and situations when conditions are not ideal such as water and sanitary sewer obstacles. Must be able to work under certain pressures depending on the importance of sustaining uninterrupted sanitary sewer and water demands.
DUTIES INCLUDE
- Monitor, operate and maintain wastewater collection system equipment and components.
- Monitor, operate and maintain water treatment/filter plant system.
- Troubleshoots & maintains water wells, towers & reservoirs.
- Analyzes SCADA system to monitor Shoreview's utility systems.
- Installs, maintains and/or repairs water infrastructure including pipe, valves, hydrants.
- Installs, maintains and/or repairs sanitary sewer infrastructure including manholes, piping and lift station pumps.
- Enters confined spaces (manholes) & works in high places (water towers).
- Maintains accurate work records.
- Troubleshoots & repairs/replaces water meters.
- Performs duties in accordance with appropriate safety & security standards.
- Performs routine safety checks & inspections on vehicles & equipment.
- Assists with snowplowing in winter including streets, parking lots & sidewalks.
- Performs on-call duties and calls backs.
- Conduct water quality sampling and testing to meet drinking water standards.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED
- Six months maintenance work experience
- Six months experience operating trucks and other light equipment
- Valid driver's license; with ability to obtain MN class A Commercial Driver's License and tanker endorsement within one year of hire (we assist with training and testing)
- Ability to lift and/or move 75-100 lbs.
- Ability to enter confined spaces and work in high places
- The final candidate will be required to take and pass a drug test and physical exam
- Vocational or Technical degree in related field may be substituted for experience
Desired Qualifications- Vocational/technical graduate with training in water/sewer operations & maintenance experience
- Current class A or B CDL license
- Class D and or SD (or better) licenses
- Additional experience in general maintenance
- Experience operating utility maintenance vehicles and equipment, experience in water and sewer system maintenance, and SCADA systems
OTHER Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to call back, unscheduled overtime, shift work and weekend duty
Hiring Wage Range: $30.11 - $33.22 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.
(2024 Full Wage Range: $30.11 - $36.61 per hour)
Deadline: Open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, kneeling, bending, squatting, grasping and stooping required for daily activities.
- Performs general labor including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 75-lbs and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100-lbs.
- Work outside on a daily basis operating construction type vehicles & equipment.
- Entry into confined spaces and work in high places.
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a
culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Shoreview offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, life and dental insurance, annual leave, holidays, and retirement.
- 16 personal leave days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Paid employee health and dental insurance
- Paid employee life insurance
- Paid employee disability insurance
- Employer/employee paid pension
- Deferred compensation plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great suburban location
- Free employee parking
- Other optional benefits
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Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?
02
Do you have a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or EQUIVALENT?
03
Do you have a valid UNRESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE?
- I have a regular (Class D) driver's license
- I have a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- I have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license
04
Do you have a CLASS A CDL or will you be able to obtain one within 1 year of hire?
- I already have my Class A CDL
- I do not have a Class A CDL, but could obtain one within 1 year of hire
- I do not have a Class A CDL, and cannot obtain one within 1 year of hire
05
Do you have a TANKER ENDORSEMENT, or will you be able to obtain one within 1 year of hire?
- I have a current Tanker endorsement
- I do not have a Tanker endorsement, but could obtain one within 1 year of hire
- I do not have a Tanker endorsement, and cannot obtain one within 1 year of hire
06
This position includes LIFTING AND MOVING equipment and supplies. Can you frequently lift and move 75 POUNDS?
07
Can you occasionally lift and move 100 POUNDS?
08
This position requires working in manholes, vaults, and well houses. Can you work in CONFINED SPACES?
09
This position requires working at the top of water towers. Can you work in HIGH PLACES?
10
How many years of experience do you have in GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK? Examples of general maintenance experience include mechanical work, earthwork, equipment operation, or a municipal maintenance background.
- No general maintenance work experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months experience
- 7 months - 1 year experience
- 1 - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- 3 - 4 years experience
- More than 4 years experience
- I am substituting a related vo-tech degree for the 6 month experience requirement
11
How many years of experience do you have OPERATING TRUCKS AND a variety of LIGHT EQUIPMENT? Examples of light equipment include jackhammer, compressors, skid loader, motorized generator, tapping machine, welder, etc.
- No trucks and light equipment experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months experience
- 7 months - 1 year experience
- 1 - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- 3 - 4 years experience
- More than 4 years experience
- I am substituting a related vo-tech degree for the 6 month experience requirement
12
If you marked operating trucks and light equipment experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, n/a.
13
How many years of experience do you have operating UTILITY MAINTENANCE VEHICLES? Examples of utility maintenance vehicles include vac truck, jet truck, tank truck, sewer televising truck, etc.
- No Utility Maintenance Vehicle experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months - 1 year experience
- 1 - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- 3 - 4 years experience
- More than 4 years experience
14
If you marked operating utility maintenance vehicles experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? What types of utility vehicles did you operate? Otherwise enter, n/a.
15
How many years of experience do you have with UTILITY MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT? Examples of utility maintenance equipment include skid loader, motorized generator, sewer televising equipment, jetting equipment, vac equipment, welder, etc.
- No Utility Maintenance equipment experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months - 1 year experience
- 1 - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- 3 - 4 years experience
- More than 4 years experience
16
If you marked utility maintenance equipment experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? What types of equipment did you use? Otherwise enter, n/a.
17
How many years of experience do you have in WATER and SEWER SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE? Examples of water and sewer systems maintenance experience include sewer/water construction worker, plumbing work, electronic controls, etc. You should have experience in at least two of the areas listed above. Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.
- No water and sewer systems experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- 3 - 4 years experience
- 4 - 5 years experience
- More than 5 years experience
18
If you marked water and sewer system maintenance experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, n/a.
19
How many years of experience do you have working with a SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)?
- No SCADA System experience
- Less than 6 months experience
- 6 months - 1 year experience
- 1 - 2 years experience
- 2 - 3 years experience
- More than 3 years experience
20
If you marked SCADA experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, n/a.
21
Have you taken any courses, or graduated with a degree, in utilities maintenance and repair from a VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL?
- I have graduated with a Vo-tech degree in utilities maintenance
- I have taken related classes and/or certificate programs at a Vo-tech school
- I have not taken any classes at a Vo-tech related to utilities maintenance
22
If you marked that you have a related vo-tech degree above, what do you have your degree in? Otherwise enter, n/a.
23
This position requires CALL BACK, and UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME. For example, water main breaks, snow removal and utility emergencies can require you to come to work at anytime - day or night. Can you meet these attendance requirements?
24
Do you have a current Class D (or better) WATER CERTIFICATION?
25
Do you have a current Class SD (or better) WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION?
Required Question