Maintenance Worker (Utilities Pathways Program)

City of Bloomington, MN; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Pension

Tuition assistance

Bus line access

Free parking

Job summary

The City of Bloomington, MN is offering a pathways program to a Utility Operator position within the Utilities Division. The program combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction to meet testing qualifications for Minnesota Cl-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater licenses.

Once licensed, employees may advance to a Utility Operator role. Duties include operating and maintaining water/wastewater systems, installing meters, excavating for repairs, and using data tools.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform strenuous manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and repair the wastewater collection system, including lift stations.
• Operate, inspect and repair the water distribution infrastructure.
• Install, read and repair residential and commercial meters as needed.
• Assist in excavation of water and sewer repairs, including set-ups for traffic control.
• Use city computer applications and data collection tools.
• Operate trucks and other equipment (non-CDL).
• Observe safety regulations and operate equipment safely.
• Perform groundskeeping and landscaping duties.
• Work with other Public Works Divisions as assigned, including snowplowing and maintenance.

Skills

Interest in drinking water

Manual labor

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Objective

To create a pathways program to a Utility Operator position, the Utilities Division is looking for candidates interested in the water and wastewater fields combining work experience along with classroom instruction necessary to meet the testing qualifications for the CL-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater licenses. Once licensed, employees would be qualified to advance to a Utility Operator position. Individual(s) will perform various types of manual labor, semi-skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City’s water distribution, water treatment, and wastewater collection systems. To participate in the education programs necessary to meet the testing qualifications for Minnesota Cl-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater Operator licensure.

City Values & Expectations

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

When assigned to the Utility Operations

• Operate, inspect and make repairs to the wastewater collection system, including lift stations
• Operate, inspect and make repairs to the water distribution infrastructure
• Install, read and repair residential and commercial meters as needed
• Assist in excavation of water and sewer repairs, including set-ups for traffic control
• Use all relevant Utilities’ computerized applications and data collection tools
• Operate trucks and other equipment (non-CDL)
• Observe safety regulations; operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
• Perform groundskeeping and landscaping duties
• Work with or for other Public Works Divisions as assigned, including snowplowing and other maintenance activities
• Complete training programs as assigned
• Complete Utility Operator education program
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

When assigned to the Water Treatment Plant

• Perform routine process control analyses
• Observe safety regulations; operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
• Use all plant control systems and data collection and retrieval tools according to standard operating procedures
• Perform cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of water supply and treatment plant equipment
• Perform labor necessary to complete assigned tasks on various Utilities projects
• Properly collect and transport water samples and perform limited analyses
• Respond promptly, professionally and accurately to customer service calls
• Complete training programs as assigned
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Interest in drinking water supply, treatment technologies or wastewater collection systems
• Demonstrates ability to perform strenuous manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license
• Possess basic computer skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Possess a valid Minnesota Commercial Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements
• Experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer for education or work purposes
• Experience working or interacting with culturally diverse populations
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

Supervision Of Others

This position may provide intermittent job site instructions to contract personnel or seasonal employees.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must maintain Water and Wastewater licenses
• Must maintain the Class B commercial driver’s license

Anticipated Hiring Range

$30.64 – $33.15 Hourly

Full Salary Range

2026 Full Salary Range: $30.64 – $41.94 Hourly

Employment Type

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking
• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)