Utilities Maintenance Operator

Step into the work that keeps Coon Rapids moving. Own a role where your impact is visible, your skills matter, and your contribution powers the City’s essential utility services. Be the difference in the City of Coon Rapids. This is a position in the Utilities Division working under the general supervision of the Utilities Superintendent. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water and sanitary sewer systems and their operational components, to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality services to customers. Be an innovator and key contributor with our new CCTV truck! We are a Class A water and S.A. Sewer City. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service-centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, we can provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

Anticipated Hiring Range: $31.32 - $34.81

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The first round of application reviews will take place the week of April 13th.

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employerand actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardlessof race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance/repair on water and sewer lines, lift stations, hydrants, wells and pumps, manholes and related infrastructure to prevent service interruptions.
• Assesses, troubleshoots, and performs building and grounds maintenance of water and sanitary sewer facilities and distribution systems.
• Performs and understands basic operations of computerized control panels and related instrumentation equipment used in the provision of water and sewer services.
• Participates in citywide snow plowing activities, including sidewalks, using specialized equipment.
• Prepares and/or analyzes written or computer data, including the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, CityWorks asset management system, and SCADA.
• Properly and safely handles water treatment chemicals such as chlorine, fluoride and sulfur dioxide in compliance with applicable OSHA and department standards.
• Uses proper confined space entry and competent person procedures in assisting with the excavation and repair of the water and sewer distribution system components
• Performs emergency operations on water and sewer infrastructure, diagnosing power outages and connecting generators for backup power.
• Understands utility maintenance operations and assists with reconstruction projects.
• Performs hydrant flushing and repairs, and water meter repairs and replacements.
• Conducts water sampling as required or assigned.
• Operates vehicles requiring a valid class B driver’s license, including tanker and air brake endorsements.
• Proficient and safe operation of specialized tools and equipment, including but not limited to; vactor (jetting/hydro-excavating), excavator (track and wheeled), crane, skid loader, loader, plow, gate valve exerciser, sand blaster, forklift, scissor lift, lift truck, locating equipment, and hand tools.
• Maintains positive and professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies and the public.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organization, and citizen customers.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary. Required to be on-call evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Thorough practical knowledge of principles, practices, and methods including tools and equipment used in utilities maintenance.
• Practical knowledge and capabilities and limitations of City equipment, repair techniques and preventative utility maintenance requirements.
• Ability to perform specialized tasks involving initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of City personnel, external vendors, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to maintain a team and service-oriented approach to work.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working for a public or private utility company, public works utility division, or related field.
• Valid Class B driver’s license including tanker and air brake endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Class D Water Certificate and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Class S-D Operator Certificate upon appointment or must obtain within one year of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating utility maintenance and repair equipment and machinery, including heavy equipment (skid loader, vactor truck, etc.).
• Experience repairing components of water and sanitary sewer systems, including lift stations, pumps, meters/valves, and distribution piping.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, GIS, CityWorks and other computer software programs (word processing and spreadsheets).
• Three years’ experience working for a public or private utility company, public works utility division, or related field.
• Technical degree or certificate in related field.
• Valid Class “C” Water and “S-C” operator certificates.
• NASSCO certification and/or PACP training related to the use of CCTV televising equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel; climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and frequently sitting and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and /or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and /or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to inclement outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties performed are usually outside and in climatic extremes.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must possess a valid Class B driver’s license including tanker and air brake endorsements.
• MDH Class D Water Operator Certificate upon appointment or must obtain within one year.
• MPCA Class S-D Operator Certificate upon appointment, or must obtain within one year
• Membership in the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees’ Union, Local No. 320 is available to employees.
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the city’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.