Equipment and Water Operator

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community as an Equipment and Water Operator, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining water systems and ensuring quality. This position offers a chance to work outdoors and engage in meaningful community service, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment. Whether you're operating heavy machinery or assisting with special events, your contributions will make a real difference. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while positively impacting the community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO package

Discounts on childcare

Fuel bus passes

Fitness membership

Free uniforms

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, with technical training preferred.
• Experience in water treatment and maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumps and motors for water filtration systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.

Skills

Water treatment and analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Reading and interpreting utility maps

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school program for water operators

Tools

Electronic detection equipment

Heavy and light equipment

Job description

Public Works
2975 Dakotah Parkway
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Public Works
2975 Dakotah Parkway
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Equipment and Water Operator! In this role you will operate and maintain pumps and motors that move water through filtration systems. Enjoy weekly pay, health care benefits and onsite clinics. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Job Overview: Complete tasks and assignments within the Public Works Department associated with construction, operation, maintenance, cleaning and control of the water, wastewater collection and treatment systems; organize and maintain tools, equipment, and materials; operate heavy and light equipment and trucks; snow removal; parks and grounds maintenance, routine monitoring and repairs, and identify and label underground public utility mains.

Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:

• Water treatment and analysis. Operate and maintain pumps and motors that move water through filtration systems. Monitor indicators and make adjustments as necessary.
• Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly. Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
• Installation of residential water and sewer services
• Performing routine maintenance and repair work on pumps, electric motors, valves, and other plant equipment.
• Identify underground utilities by reading and interpreting utility maps and prints. Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits. Perform light excavation with a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Responds to complaints of stray or dangerous animals; and assists in recovery of animals.
• Assist with parks and grounds maintenance.
• Performs work for special events (e.g., Pow Wow) to include grounds maintenance, garbage control, pest control and vendor set up/tear down.
• Assist with snow plowing and removal.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of technical school program for water operators and two years of related experience. An additional one year of experience may be substituted for technical training.
• Class SD Wastewater Collections license (or ability to obtain within 6 mo. of employment).
• Class D Water Supply System Operator (or ability to obtain within 6 mo. of employment).
• Class A CDL Driver's License Preferred - training provided by SMS within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Industrial Truck Driving permit may be required (forklift).
• Inside (sheltered) work. - Percent of Time: 30%
• Outside (unsheltered) work - Percent of Time: 70%
• Exposed to hazards (temperature extremes, fumes, odors, noise, etc.) - Percent of Time: 10% - Fumes, Odors, Temperature extremes (As related to climate conditions. May work in sub-zero conditions in winter or excessive heat in the summer in a non-climate controlled environment).
• On feet or standing - Percent of Time: 50%
• Lifting (% of time) - Percent of Time: 25% - Maximum Weight in LBS: 75
• Confined space entry; bending, crawling, kneeling, squatting; twisting, pushing, pulling - Percent of Time: 75%

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: At the SMSC, we are invested in our employees, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events.Learn more at shakopeedakota.org

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