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Wayzata, City of (MN)
Public Service Worker - Utilities
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$39,547 / year median in Minnesota
+13% projected growth
Job Description
This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the City's water and wastewater (utilities) department; operates a variety of motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools; performs inspection and maintenance on tools and equipment; assists other departments as assigned; and performs a variety of maintenance tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the City's water and wastewater utilities. Perform tasks and utilize equipment to operate and maintain water plant, water distribution, and storage facilities including sample collection, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operating hydrants, valves, piping, curb box, and other associated equipment and infrastructure. Perform tasks and utilize equipment to maintain the wastewater collection system including operating and maintaining lift stations and their pumps, valves and controls, sewer force main cleaning, manhole repair, and other associated equipment and infrastructure. Read water meters monthly and replace or repair water meters. Complete locating of the City's public utilities as required by law. Perform startup and shutdown of irrigation systems and complete major repairs. Perform maintenance of mechanical equipment, electrical, plumbing, and record keeping. Operate and maintain light and heavy machinery and equipment such as pumps, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, loader, sewer jet/vac truck, dump trucks, steamer pump, cement mixer, or other equipment as assigned. Perform snow and ice control operations on city streets, sidewalks, trails, and municipal buildings. Maintain and clean shop facilities and equipment. Conducts inspections and completes inspection documentation for utility construction projects