Utility Service Worker I

Salary : $60,465.60 - $72,737.60 Annually
Location : Savage, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00168
Department: Public Works
Division: Utilities
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Summary
Performs technical and mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of City water, storage and distribution, and sanitary sewer systems; operates equipment and performs maintenance and repairs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and repair water and utility system facilities and equipment.
  
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain records and reports.
  
• Assure proper function of plants and related equipment.
  
• Perform minor or routine repairs on pumps, motors, engines, valves and related equipment and machinery.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine problems.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance on the water distribution system and other facility equipment.
  
• Perform snow, ice, and sand removal.
  
• Operate various light to heavy equipment as assigned.
  
• Adhere to safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
  
• Provide services in accordance with government standards.
  
• Prepare and submit required records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and high school diploma or GED equivalency; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid MPCA Class SD and MDH Class D certifications within 18 months after hire.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Minnesota.
• Obtain a Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements within six months after hire.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
One year experience in water plant operation supplemented by specialized training in water-wastewater technology, electronics, controls systems or electrical technology. Possession of a valid Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Class SC sanitary collections and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Class C water systems operator certifications are highly desirable and required within 36 months of hire.
Supplemental Information
Candidates without a current commercial driver's license or MPCA Class SD and MDH Class D certifications are encouraged to still apply. The City of Savage is willing to train.
The City of Savage offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including; health, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PERA retirement, deferred compensation plans, wellness programs, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
01
Which of the following best describes your years of experience in construction, maintenance, repair work, and/or other related experience?

• Less than six months
• Six (6) months to less than two (2) years
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years
• Four (4) to less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) to less than ten (10) years
• More than ten (10) years
• None of the above

02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High school or equivalent
• Two-year degree in a related field
• Two-year degree in an unrelated field
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field
• None of the above

03
Which of the following certifications do you possess or have the ability to obtain after hire?

• I currently hold an MPCA Class SD certification
• I have the ability to obtain an MPCA Class SD certification within 18 months of hire
• I currently hold an MDH Class D certification
• I have the ability to obtain an MDH Class D certification with 18 months of hire
• I currently hold an MPCA Class SC sanitary collections certification
• I have the ability to obtain an MPCA Class SC sanitary collections certification with 36 months of hire
• I currently hold an MDH Class C water systems operator certification
• I have the ability to obtain an MDH Class C water systems operator certification with 36 months of hire
• None of the above

04
Do you possess a valid Minnesota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Indicate your years of experience in water plant operations.

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2-5 years of experience
• 5+ years

06
Do you have a Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements
• Yes, I can obtain a Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire
• No

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