The City of Fairmont is looking for a Water Operator at our Water Treatment Plant. The Water Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at the Water Treatment plant, maintaining infrastructure, assisting in gathering data, performing tests, and generating reports, as well as other related functions as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications for this position include the possession of a D Water Operator’s License or the ability to obtain the license within 6 months of hire, as well as a combination of education and experience to meet the two-year vocational college degree in Water Treatment and Operations (or the equivalent). A preferred candidate would have a Class C Water License (or higher) and at least two years of experience working within a municipal water or wastewater department.

The typical work hours for this position are 12-hour rotating shifts starting at 6:00 am or 6:00 pm, seven days a week.

To Apply: The complete job description and application instructions are on the city’s website at www.fairmont.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.74 - $45.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Ability to Commute:

• Fairmont, MN 56031 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairmont, MN 56031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person