Ltd Appt - Sewer Maintenance Laborer

City of Rochester, MN; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester is seeking applications for the position of Sewer Maintenance Laborer for the Summer 2025 season. This role involves assisting maintenance staff with sewer collection and wastewater treatment tasks, focusing on preventative maintenance and construction activities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. The position offers a pay scale of $16.81 to $19.96 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old due to the hazardous nature of the work.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist sewer crews with cleaning and repairing sanitary and storm infrastructure.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to perform strenuous outdoor physical labor

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Sewer Maintenance Laborer

The City of Rochester invites applications for the Sewer Maintenance Laborer position for the Summer 2025 season.

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We recognize the diversity of our community members, listen to ALL voices, and provide equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play, and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We aim to have diverse and inclusive teams, which foster innovation and positively impact our community’s culture.

The Public Works Department, a division of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, is responsible for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure, including streets, lighting, traffic control, water, and waste water facilities.

The Environmental Services Division is seeking seasonal employees for the 2025 construction season. The pay scale ranges from $16.81 to $19.96 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Nature of Work: Selected individuals will assist maintenance staff with tasks performed by the sewer collection and wastewater treatment plant crews, focusing on preventative maintenance and construction activities.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Duties may vary based on assignment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting sewer crews with cleaning and repairing sanitary and storm infrastructure, including jetting, rodding, pipe reconstruction, and manhole and catch basin cleaning.
• Performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Due to the hazardous nature of the work and equipment used, candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to perform strenuous outdoor physical labor, lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs, establish effective working relationships, work in dusty or lightly rainy conditions, and follow written and oral instructions.