Wastewater Technician - 2nd Shift
Job Location
DemKota Ranch Beef - Aberdeen, SD
Position Type - Full Time
Salary Range - $20.00 - $23.50 Hourly
Position Summary
This full-time position is responsible for water pre-treatment operations at a pre-treatment facility (Beef Processing Facility).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Job Location
DemKota Ranch Beef - Aberdeen, SD
Position Type - Full Time
Salary Range - $20.00 - $23.50 Hourly
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.
- 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
- Ability to see, sit, stand, hear, bend, walk, and talk for 12 hours per day
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to enter operations areas. Tolerate heat and cold.
- 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.
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Watertown Municipal Utilities
Job Title: Apprentice or Certified Water Distribution & Maintenance
Wage Range: $27.21-$39.90/hr
General Description:
This position involves completing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks associated with construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water system. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks associated with the installation and repair of water mains and fire hydrants and maintaining the City’s water towers, fire hydrants, wells, pumps and water meters. Work involves contact with the public and contractors in answering service requests, monitoring contractor work and inspecting water line installations.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a water distribution/maintenance foreman who reviews work through inspections and reports for adherence to prescribed standards.
Qualified Applicants will Possess the Following:
Supplemental vocational courses in the mechanical trades; considerable experience in water maintenance work or any equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. Must pass the Class I Water Distribution & Maintenance certification exam within twelve (12) months of employment in the position and shall have or obtain a Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment.
About Watertown Municipal Utilities Water System:
The water system supplies the City of Watertown, SD, population 22,000, including 9,500 water customers. The system operates a 14.6 mgd lime softening treatment plant that only treats ground water from 31 wells located in three different areas. The distribution system has 6 elevated and 1 ground level storage tanks, 4 booster stations and 155 miles of water main.
Wages and Benefits:
Starting wage $27.21 - $39.90/hour, depending on experience and certification. Excellent benefits package, including SDRS pension, health, dental, vision and life insurance, 457 plan, paid sick leave and vacation.
How To Apply:
A completed application, resume and a cover letter are required. Job description and application form are available online at www.watertownmu.com/wmu/employment/.
Deadline to apply: Friday, December 20, 2024
Watertown Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Watertown Municipal Utilities
901 4th Avenue SW
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605/882-6233 - E-mail: [email protected]
12/3/24
Job Title: Apprentice or Certified Water Distribution & Maintenance
Wage Range: $27.21-$39.90/hr
General Description:
This position involves completing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks associated with construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water system. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks associated with the installation and repair of water mains and fire hydrants and maintaining the City’s water towers, fire hydrants, wells, pumps and water meters. Work involves contact with the public and contractors in answering service requests, monitoring contractor work and inspecting water line installations.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a water distribution/maintenance foreman who reviews work through inspections and reports for adherence to prescribed standards.
Qualified Applicants will Possess the Following:
Supplemental vocational courses in the mechanical trades; considerable experience in water maintenance work or any equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. Must pass the Class I Water Distribution & Maintenance certification exam within twelve (12) months of employment in the position and shall have or obtain a Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment.
About Watertown Municipal Utilities Water System:
The water system supplies the City of Watertown, SD, population 22,000, including 9,500 water customers. The system operates a 14.6 mgd lime softening treatment plant that only treats ground water from 31 wells located in three different areas. The distribution system has 6 elevated and 1 ground level storage tanks, 4 booster stations and 155 miles of water main.
Wages and Benefits:
Starting wage $27.21 - $39.90/hour, depending on experience and certification. Excellent benefits package, including SDRS pension, health, dental, vision and life insurance, 457 plan, paid sick leave and vacation.
How To Apply:
A completed application, resume and a cover letter are required. Job description and application form are available online at www.watertownmu.com/wmu/employment/.
Deadline to apply: Friday, December 20, 2024
Watertown Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Watertown Municipal Utilities
901 4th Avenue SW
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605/882-6233 - E-mail: [email protected]
12/3/24
Brookings Municipal Utilities
Job Title: Water/Wastewater Plant Operations Foreman
Reports To: Water/Wastewater Plant Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Wage Range: $32.32-$43.09/Hourly
General Statement of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Water/Wastewater Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of employees engaged in the daily operation of the water and wastewater plants. This role assists with overseeing plant operators, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and maintaining efficient plant operations.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Certification, Testing and Examination
To apply and to see a full job description, visit www.brookingsutilities.com/employment.
11/26/24
Job Title: Water/Wastewater Plant Operations Foreman
Reports To: Water/Wastewater Plant Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Wage Range: $32.32-$43.09/Hourly
General Statement of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Water/Wastewater Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of employees engaged in the daily operation of the water and wastewater plants. This role assists with overseeing plant operators, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and maintaining efficient plant operations.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to employees engaged in the operation of the water and wastewater plants.
- Coordinate and direct the work of the plant operators and monitors performance.
- Collaborate with the Plant Supervisor to develop and implement operational improvements and efficiency measures.
- Provide training and guidance to plant operators on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Respond to operational issues and emergencies, assisting employees to analyze and solve plant operational problems.
- Coordinate with the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Foreman to take plants out of service to ensure proper functioning and perform necessary maintenance.
- Conducts laboratory tests on various water and wastewater samples and interprets results.
- Oversee biosolids program including coordination and reporting of biosolids handling, testing of soil and biosolids, land application, , and disposal in accordance with federal and state regulations. Collects, reviews and evaluates all data and records information as required.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of reports on plant operations, coordinates with regulatory agencies as required.
- Collect and test water and wastewater samples; prepare regulatory submittals.
- Perform operator and standby duties.
- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle.
- Periodically checks and reviews plant equipment and requisitions materials and equipment for plant operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification, Testing and Examination
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a South Dakota Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsement within 180 days of hire.
- Possession of a Class III Water License and a Class IV Wastewater License or the ability to obtain those licenses once requirements have been met to pursue testing.
To apply and to see a full job description, visit www.brookingsutilities.com/employment.
11/26/24