Wastewater Collections System Operator

ABOUT THE WASTEWATER DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that what you don’t see often matters a lot to the health and well-being of a community. The Wastewater Treatment facility creates a better tomorrow by maintaining reliable facilities and infrastructure to serve the community and protect the environment.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: BetterTogether, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . .

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Looking out for and supporting one another
• Working efficiently and in cooperation with coworkers and other departments
• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another
• Asking for and offering help when needed
• Confronting issues openly and honestly with genuine interest and understanding
• Creating and communicating a plan we can work together
• Embracing feedback as an opportunity for growth

• Providing a professional and proficient resource to the community
• • Being there when we’re needed
• • Putting in the extra effort to maintain clean facilities, take care of equipment, and protect the environment
• • Providing efficient and effective service to the community in line with the city’s goals and strategies

• Giving and earning respect – within the department, the City, and the community through our communication and actions
• Caring about our work--we show up on time with a positive attitude at all hours of the day or night to serve the community
• Implementing continuous process improvements and celebrating the efficiencies that result

The City of Owatonna is hiring one full-time equivalent (FTE) in one of the following classifications. Click the classification title to access the full job description and position requirements.

Wastewater Collections System Operator I

The first level in the Wastewater Collection Series is responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer collection systems and lift stations. Responsibilities may include: performing jetting and televising of sewer mains and laterals; performing utility locates for sanitary and storm sewer systems; conducting basic manhole structure maintenance such as casting or lid replacement; assisting with lift station maintenance; entering work order and asset data into the City’s asset management software; and participating in the operations on-call rotation and plant rounds. 2026 Pay range: $34.46 - $44.59 hourly. 2027 Pay range: $35.84 - $46.37 hourly.

Wastewater Collections System Operator II

The second level in the Wastewater Collection Series is responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer collection systems and lift stations. Responsibilities may include: performing jetting and televising of sewer mains and laterals; performing utility locates for sanitary and storm sewer systems; conducting basic manhole structure maintenance such as casting or lid replacement; assisting with lift station maintenance; entering work order and asset data unto the City’s asset management software; and participating in the operations on-call rotation and plant rounds. Employees at this level perform the full range of duties with greater efficiency and independence, may assist with training or mentoring Collection System Operator 1 staff, and are expected to exercise sound judgement in routine decision-making. 2026 Pay range: $37.27 - $48.30 hourly. 2027 Pay range: $38.76 - 50.24 hourly.

Wastewater Collections System Operator III

The third level in the Wastewater Collection Series is responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer collection systems and lift stations. Responsibilities may include: performing jetting and televising of sewer mains and laterals; performing utility locates for sanitary and storm sewer systems; conducting basic manhole structure maintenance such as casting or lid replacement; assisting with lift station maintenance; entering work order and asset data unto the City’s asset management software; and participating in the operations on-call rotation and plant rounds. Employees at this level perform the full range of duties with advanced proficiency and minimal supervision, may assist with coordinating field activities or providing technical guidance to collection system operator 1 and 2 staff, and are expected to exercise sound judgement and initiative in complex operational or maintenance situations. 2026 Pay range: $39.12 - $50.67 hourly. 2027 Pay range: $40.68 - $52.70 hourly.

• This is a full-time position. Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hours may vary due to departmental needs.