Equipment/Water Operator - Come Work for a Great Community!

Company: SMSC / SMSC Gaming Enterprise
Location: Prior Lake
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Complete tasks and assignments within the Public Works Department associated with construction, operation, maintenance, cleaning and control of the water, wastewater collection and treatment systems; organize and maintain tools, equipment, and materials; operate heavy and light equipment and trucks; snow removal; parks and grounds maintenance, routine monitoring and repairs, and identify and label underground public utility mains.

Job Duties :
Water treatment and analysis. Operate and maintain pumps and motors that move water through filtration systems. Monitor indicators and make adjustments as necessary. Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly. Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
Installation of residential water and sewer services
Performing routine maintenance and repair work on pumps, electric motors, valves, and other plant equipment.
Identify underground utilities by reading and interpreting utility maps and prints. - Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits. Perform light excavation with a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary.
Responds to complaints of stray or dangerous animals; and assists in recovery of animals.
Assist with parks and grounds maintenance.
Performs work for special events (e.g., Pow Wow) to include grounds maintenance, garbage control, pest control and vendor set up/tear down.
Assist with snow plowing and removal.

Job Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of technical school program for water operators and two years of related experience. - An additional one year of experience may be substituted for technical training.
State of MN Class S-D Water Operator certificate
State of MN Class D water operator license
State of MN Class B Drivers license with Air Brake Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement
Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Mechanical aptitude
Industrial Truck Driving permit may be required (forklift).
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
On feet or standing 90% of shift.
Outside work 90% of time. - Exposure to inclement weather in non-controlled environment. - Excessive heat or cold.

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