Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

Salary : $55,346.84 - $69,183.55 Annually
Location : Waseca
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400008
Department: Wastewater
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
With limited direct supervision, this position operates and maintains equipment, infrastructures, and processes under guidance and supervision (direct and indirect) as appropriate in order to meet or exceed all MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) permit requirements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and MDH (Minnesota Department of Health) permit requirements for the Water Utility (WU).
Examples of Duties
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cooperatively and collaboratively engages with all staff resulting in a positive work environment where all staff remain current with all operational aspects of the WWTP.
• Works cooperatively and performs with skill, all the duties associated with
  preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, advanced operations and
  technical laboratory tasks for the WU and Wastewater systems.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of WWTP equipment using operational checklists and work orders.
• Repairs equipment and/or orders parts for replacement on process equipment at the WWTP or assigned areas.
• Programs, sets up and ensures operations of the effluent and influent sampler. Collects soil samples and bio-solid samples and prepares them for transport and processing. Conducts other sampling and testing as assigned or as apparent.
• Cleans tanks, aeration basins, clarifiers, static aerator and contact basins on a regular basis.
• Orders chlorine and sulfur dioxide and other chemicals and supplies to maintain and ensure an adequate inventory level. Performs and records testing daily for all chemicals.
• Observes all safety regulations and operates all equipment with care. Uses
  appropriate safety equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Anticipates and identifies needs for maintenance and repair and performs
  repairs or maintenance before conditions result in equipment failure or
  decreased plant efficiency or permit violations as pertaining to the WWTP and WU.
• Communicates in a proactive, effective manner with all co-workers and supervisors.
• Prepares requested reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs sampling and testing activities in accordance with department policy and with requirements of all permits.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

This position may encounter non-public data in the course of these duties. Any access to non-public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure the non-public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must properly store the non-public data.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. The employee shall comply with the department call back policy.

2. Routine response to a call back situation shall not be longer than thirty (30) minutes.
3. Regarding call back situations, the initially notified employee shall make a good faith effort to either arrive at a call-back situation within thirty (30) minutes of being notified, or the employee shall make a good faith effort to contact a co-worker or chief operator to respond to a call back in a timely manner.
4. The employee shall obtain and maintain a Class A Minnesota Driver's License with air brake endorsement as required by the City.
5. The employee shall comply with the City cell phone policy.
6. The employee must follow the terms and conditions of the union agreement and any other applicable City policies
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training required.
Education
High school diploma or GED certificate required
Experience
One (1) year of work experience including public works, utilities, or building trades.
Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses
Possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License
Possess the ability to obtain Class A Driver's License with air brakes within the first year of employment with the City
Supplemental Information
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position.
Education
Associate's Degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Building Trade or Wastewater
Experience
Up to three (3) years of work experience in public works, utilities, or building trades.
Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess a MPCA Class D Wastewater License
• Possess a MPCA Class C Wastewater License
• Possess a MDH Class D Water License
• Possess a MPCA Type IV Biosolids License
• Possess a Minnesota Commercial Class A Driver's License with air brakes

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. See below for our available coverage options.
The City of Waseca offers at no cost to the employee: life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), VEBA contributions, plus pension contributions.
Paid Holidays:
The City observes the following official holidays for all regular full-time and part-time employees:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Vacation/ESST Leave:
Years of Service (annual max):
Fewer than 12 Years 120 hours (15 Days)
12 or More Years 160 hours (20 Days)
*Employees may carry a maximum of 200 hours in their vacation bank at any time.
Sick Leave:
Regular FT employees earn 8 hours/month of Sick time.
*Employees may carry a maximum of 1000 hours in their sick bank at any time.
Medical Insurance
UnitedHealth Care Open Access plan
Premiums
Single- $0/mo
Employee+1 - $73.15/mo
Family - $142.41/mo
City Contribution to Healthcare Account (VEBA and/or HSA)
Single - $3,405/yr
EE+1 - $4,254/yr
Family - $4,929/yr
HSA Contribution Limits
If you have an HSA account and would like to contribute to the account above and beyond what the City contributes, here are the contribution limits.
Single - $4,150
Family - $8,300
55 or OlderAdditional $1,000
Note: These limits represent the combined amount of employer and employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Contribution Limits
Medical FSA - $3,050
Dependent Daycare FSA -

• $5,000 for single parents and married parents filing taxes jointly
• $2,500 for married parents filing taxes separately

Note: These accounts are "use it or lose it." Any unused money in an FSA is forfeited at the end of the year.
Dental Insurance
Participation in dental insurance is voluntary, and those selecting this coverage pay the full premium each month through pretax payroll deductions. There are 4 tiers of premiums, to fit your family's needs.
Metlife PDP Plus Plan
Deductible: $0
This plan does include $1,000 lifetime max for ortho - to each child on the plan only.
Annual maximum benefit is $1,000 / plan individual (not including ortho services)
Employee Only - $28.20
Employee + Spouse - $57.66
Employee + Child(ren) - $76.60
Family (Employee, Spouse, and Children) - $110.50
Vision Insurance
Participation in vision insurance is voluntary, and those selecting this coverage pay the full premium each month through pretax payroll deductions.
VSP Vision Care
Employee Only - $8.08
Employee + 1 - $11.72
Family - $21.01
Pension
MN PERA is our pension. Each employee automatically contributes 6.5% of each paycheck into their own pension fund and the City contributes 7.5%. To be fully vested in your pension, the employee needs to work for the City for a minimum of 5 years. The money the employee contributes is always 100% theirs.
Other Benefits
Minnesota Life Insurance: You can add life insurance coverage on yourself, a spouse, or child(ren) during open enrollment. The voluntary additional premiums will be automatically deducted from your pay. If you want to decrease your Minnesota Life Insurance to $50,000 (from $100,000 for most employees), and therefore avoid imputed (taxable) income in your pay, you can also do that any time (including during open enrollment).
PERA Life Insurance: For $16 per month, you can purchase additional life insurance. With this particular policy, your premium stays $16, and your insurance policy amount decreases as you age.
Colonial Life: Colonial Insurance offers several different types of extra insurance options. While Colonial Life plans are not "City endorsed," we do take the premium payment(s) through payroll deductions. All insurance benefits are taken out of payroll post-tax.
Deferred compensation - Retirement Plans: As a public sector employee, you have the opportunity to build retirement savings - and reduce today's taxes. You may be able to have your retirement goals come true through IRS Section 457 deferred compensation plan. This is a separate plan outside of the government pension program.
Contribution LimitsUnder age 50: $23,000
Age 50 and over: $31,000
Each year you may defer a maximum of 100% of your "gross compensation" or a specified IRS annual dollar limit, whichever is less. (Gross compensation for determining maximum contributions are determined after any pre-tax deductions.)
Benefits:
You reduce current income taxes while investing for retirement

• Your earnings accumulate tax-deferred
• Your contributions will be taken through convenient payroll deductions
• If you are 50 or older or within three years of your normal retirement age and already contributing the maximum to your plan, you are allowed to make additional "catch-up" contributions

The City of Waseca has two plans available for our employee's investments. The City of Waseca does not provide employer contributions to the 457 plans. Contact HR for more information.
01
Do you have a valid CDL license?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of progressive Wastewater Treatment Plant experience do you have?

• 0-4 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 7+ years

03
Do you have a valid MN Class D Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have an Associate degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Building Trades or Wastewater/Water Environmental Science?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a Wastewater license/certification?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a Minnesota Type IV Biosolids License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question