Sewer Collection Technician
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.14 - $25.03 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, September 13, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
At the City of Sioux Falls we are committed to making a positive impact on our community and environment. As a leader in sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship, we work to ensure that our collection systems are efficient, effective, and resilient. We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in safeguarding our community’s water resources and enhancing our quality of life. As a Collection Technician, you will be on the front lines of maintaining and improving our collection system. Your efforts will help protect local water bodies, reduce flood risks, and promote environmental stability.
Typical schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with summers working 4-day work-weeks (Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). In addition, willing to work standby and varied schedules to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification. Experience desired in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mains, pipes, and services; heavy equipment operation or related work in the sanitary and storm systems; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (with no restrictions) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
Must possess a valid Class I South Dakota Wastewater Collection Certificate within one year of hire.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Apply online at www.siouxfalls.gov/careers. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or [email protected].
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,300 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
8/30/24
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.14 - $25.03 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, September 13, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
At the City of Sioux Falls we are committed to making a positive impact on our community and environment. As a leader in sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship, we work to ensure that our collection systems are efficient, effective, and resilient. We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in safeguarding our community’s water resources and enhancing our quality of life. As a Collection Technician, you will be on the front lines of maintaining and improving our collection system. Your efforts will help protect local water bodies, reduce flood risks, and promote environmental stability.
Typical schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with summers working 4-day work-weeks (Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). In addition, willing to work standby and varied schedules to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification. Experience desired in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mains, pipes, and services; heavy equipment operation or related work in the sanitary and storm systems; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (with no restrictions) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
Must possess a valid Class I South Dakota Wastewater Collection Certificate within one year of hire.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Apply online at www.siouxfalls.gov/careers. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or [email protected].
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,300 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
- The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
- 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
- New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
- Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
8/30/24
Water Pre-Treatment Operator
Demkota Beef
Aberdeen, SD
Water Pre-Treatment Operator I (Class I Certification)
Reports To: Water Pre-Treatment Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly
Approved By/Date:
Position Summary
This full-time position is responsible for water pre-treatment operations at a pre-treatment facility (Beef Processing Facility).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Operating and maintaining water pre-treatment equipment including piping, pumps, valves screening systems, dissolved air flotation equipment, aeration equipment, flow meters and lagoons.
• Record and monitor readings and make operational adjustments as required.
• Monitor flow and treatment of raw sources.
• Monitor control panels and adjust as required.
• Inspect equipment as required.
• Testing and samples as necessary.
• May operate and maintain power generating equipment.
• Treat with chemicals as necessary.
• Follow Federal, State and Local Environmental Agency permits and regulations.
• Ensure Safety standards are met.
Qualifications
• Must have South Dakota Class I Wastewater Operation Certification
o Graduation from high school
o 1 year of experience without substitution.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels and cultures.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands
• Ability to see, sit, stand, hear, bend, walk, and talk for 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to enter operations areas. Tolerate heat and cold.
Work Environments
• Wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in a beef, food, processing facility.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
7/2/2024
Demkota Beef
Aberdeen, SD
Water Pre-Treatment Operator I (Class I Certification)
Reports To: Water Pre-Treatment Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly
Approved By/Date:
Position Summary
This full-time position is responsible for water pre-treatment operations at a pre-treatment facility (Beef Processing Facility).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Operating and maintaining water pre-treatment equipment including piping, pumps, valves screening systems, dissolved air flotation equipment, aeration equipment, flow meters and lagoons.
• Record and monitor readings and make operational adjustments as required.
• Monitor flow and treatment of raw sources.
• Monitor control panels and adjust as required.
• Inspect equipment as required.
• Testing and samples as necessary.
• May operate and maintain power generating equipment.
• Treat with chemicals as necessary.
• Follow Federal, State and Local Environmental Agency permits and regulations.
• Ensure Safety standards are met.
Qualifications
• Must have South Dakota Class I Wastewater Operation Certification
o Graduation from high school
o 1 year of experience without substitution.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels and cultures.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands
• Ability to see, sit, stand, hear, bend, walk, and talk for 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to enter operations areas. Tolerate heat and cold.
Work Environments
• Wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in a beef, food, processing facility.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
7/2/2024
Water Plant/System Specialist – The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s new state of the art Water Treatment Facility and distribution systems. Qualified applicants must have the ability to learn water treatment techniques and be able to perform a multitude of hands on maintenance activities that pertain to drinking water systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks in maintaining the public water system. The Water Plant /System Specialist controls and maintains treatment machines and equipment involved in production of water to drinking water standards; participates in specialized technical work at the municipal water treatment plant, distribution system, and related facilities of the raw and potable water system; duties in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution systems, including water sampling, testing, chemical dosage calculations, treatment, repair, maintenance and operation of pumps, wells, motors, SCADA as well as installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution parts and facilities. Work involves contact with regulatory officials, the public and contractors regarding production and distribution quality of the drinking water. In addition, this position will work with other employees in the plant on a day to day basis. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to prescribed standards and procedures and compliance with state and federal regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water treatment after 18 months of employment. On call duties are rotated among staff.
Minimum Salary: $23.74/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available.
Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.
CLOSES: Open until filled
UP TO A $3000 HIRING BONUS!
APPLICATIONS TO: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, PO Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605)773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks in maintaining the public water system. The Water Plant /System Specialist controls and maintains treatment machines and equipment involved in production of water to drinking water standards; participates in specialized technical work at the municipal water treatment plant, distribution system, and related facilities of the raw and potable water system; duties in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution systems, including water sampling, testing, chemical dosage calculations, treatment, repair, maintenance and operation of pumps, wells, motors, SCADA as well as installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution parts and facilities. Work involves contact with regulatory officials, the public and contractors regarding production and distribution quality of the drinking water. In addition, this position will work with other employees in the plant on a day to day basis. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to prescribed standards and procedures and compliance with state and federal regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water treatment after 18 months of employment. On call duties are rotated among staff.
Minimum Salary: $23.74/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available.
Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.
CLOSES: Open until filled
UP TO A $3000 HIRING BONUS!
APPLICATIONS TO: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, PO Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605)773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org