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The City of St. Cloud is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the Drinking Water Treatment Facility or the Nutrient, Energy, and Water (NEW) Recovery Facility. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of our facilities, ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures as well as state, local, and federal regulations. You’ll work alongside dedicated water quality professionals who share your commitment to excellence. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operation and maintenance of multiple mechanical and chemical feed systems in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Sampling of all stages of water and wastewater treatment processes with accordance with established procedures and regulations.
  • Performs process control and limited permit required laboratory analysis.
  • Monitors and controls operations through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, automatic controls or manual controls to ensure proper process operations are maintained.
  • Responds to alarms and troubleshoots treatment upsets.
  • Performs operational duties under varying weather conditions.
  • Communicates with the public in a professional, respectful, and informative manner.

Minimum Qualifications; Limited

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Class D driver's license. Driver’s License must be unrestricted except for corrective lenses.
  • Twelve months to acquire an appropriate MN Boiler Operator License and 18 months to acquire MN Class D water or wastewater operations license.

Minimum Qualifications; Certified

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Class D driver's license. Driver’s License must be unrestricted except for corrective lenses.
  • Possess a MN Class D Water or Wastewater Operations license.
  • Acquire an appropriate MN Boiler Operator’s license within 12 months of hire.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health and dental insurance start on your first day
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick time and holidays, per union contract
  • Join a supportive and collaborative team in a well-equipped workshop

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,680.00 - $85,612.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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