Water & Sewer Maintenance I

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.  We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments.  We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community. 

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Water & Sewer Maintenance I to join our Public Works team! As a Water & Sewer Maintenance I, you will be responsible for the operation of all water and sewer facilities and infrastructure for the city of Maple Grove. Additionally, you will be tasked with operating required maintenance tools and equipment to complete preventive maintenance and repair tasks. Our Public Works team is dedicated to serving the City of Maple Grove residents and prides itself on professionalism and services.  While working for the Maple Grove Public Works Department, you will be challenged to grow and develop professionally and be supported with development and training opportunities. The City of Maple Grove offers competitive salaries, outstanding medical and dental plans, sick and vacation time, and a state-operated pension plan for long-term success. Make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!  

• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains lift station pumps.
• Inspects lift stations.
• Jets, vacuums and flushes sanitary and storm sewers.
• Maintains and repairs water lines and service lines.
• Operates fire hydrants; performs water system repair in emergency situations.
• Monitors flow, pressure readings, draw downs.
• Locates manholes/street lights, and Gopher State One calls.
• Monitors, maintains and repairs municipal water and sewer system.
• Installs meters, test or usage recording equipment; removes and resets meters, and usage recording equipment.
• Reads, estimates and records usage from meters; determines cause for unusual readings.
• Plows snow as required using light equipment.
• Responds to “on call”, after hours emergencies as required, with rotating shifts.
• Coordinates efforts to ensure the City of Maple Grove is an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization and supports the City’s mission, vision, and core values. 
• Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in public works utility maintenance and construction.
• Safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Need to have: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Minnesota Driver’s License is required and must have or obtain a Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit within six (6) months from hire date, and the actual MN CDL license must be obtained within one year from date of hire.  
• Ability to obtain a Class “D” water operations license and class “SD” sewer collectors license within two years [DT1]of hire date.

Nice to have: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Water/Wastewater program.
• Experience working in municipal utility maintenance department is desired.
• Gopher State One Call locator experience is desired.
• Experience operating trucks, jetting, and other light equipment is desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Field environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work around equipment; work in confined spaces.

Physical Conditions:
Physical ability necessary to bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, lift and stand for prolonged periods of time, and climb in and out of manholes which are up to 30 feet deep. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally.

Salary : $66,171 - $88,623