Join Our Team: Wastewater Maintenance Technician at City of Mobridge in Mobridge, SD

Are you passionate about maintaining our community's wastewater systems and ensuring the health and safety of our residents? Do you have experience in wastewater maintenance and a strong work ethic? If so, we want you to join our team at the City of Mobridge in Mobridge, SD as a Wastewater Maintenance Technician.

Purpose: planning, directing, organizing, training, and supervising activities of Mobridge Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Job Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technical and administrative duties related to Wastewater Treatment Plant; responsible for routine operation and maintenance of chemical equipment, chlorinators, dosages, and ensure all aspects of plant in good working order

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in the performance of official duties; work with state and federal agencies as necessary
• Assists with purchase orders, financial expenditures of Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Operate lab testing and maintain all records of lab analyses and collection samples
• Plan and work on construction, installation, repair and maintenance of wastewater treatment facility and equipment
• Ensure proper application of processed biosolids to City properties when required
• Advise City on future system improvements necessary to maintain quality services
• Ensure quality standards are met by chemical vendors and maintain facility inventory
• Ensure proper care and disposition of City property assigned to Department
• Maintain positive working relationships with other organizations and the public
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and reduce costs
• Report relevant and pertinent information to Superintendent
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, promotion, evaluating, rewarding, disciplining, and firing activities for Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Maintain and reviews time sheets and employee reports
• May cross-train in other City departments, such as Airport, Parks, and Streets
• Cooperate with snow removal duties on City properties, in coordination with Street Department

• Perform additional duties as may be required, not inconsistent herewith

  Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant City and State regulations including but not limited to Safe Drinking Water, NPDES, and SWD permit standards
• Ability to supervise others and cooperate with other departments when needed
• Ability to provide safe alternatives for operations during any systems malfunction
• Ability to work safely and around machinery and power tools
• Knowledge of effective personnel supervision and budget management
• Ability to perform mathematical skills such as basic math, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, volume, and circumference
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, journals, and government regulations
• Provide consistent quality service to general public and resolve issues
• Ability to write and maintain communication with wide range of audiences
• Work in all weather conditions, as well as ability to keep regular office work up to date

• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends

  Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Valid commercial driver's license
• Three years progressive experience in Wastewater Treatment or Water Distribution with one of those years in supervisory position or equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable

• Valid Certificate: Class II Wastewater Treatment OR Class II Water Distribution

  Physical Demands:

• Ability to move and/or lift materials and equipment up to 75 pounds

• Required to safely use various chemicals and cleaning/maintenance products

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, reach, balance, carry, sit

About Us

The City of Mobridge is a vibrant and welcoming community located in Mobridge, SD. We are committed to providing high-quality municipal services, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and fostering economic growth and development in our city.

Our team is dedicated to making Mobridge a great place to live, work, and play for all of our residents. We value integrity, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join us in serving our community.

At the City of Mobridge, we offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where you can grow and succeed in your career.