Utility Field Operator

Bellevue College; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain essential water and sewer infrastructure systems. This role involves leading projects, training seasonal staff, and utilizing a range of mechanical skills and heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to develop specialized skills in areas like carpentry and welding. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to community infrastructure while enhancing your technical knowledge in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to operational efficiency and effectiveness in utility services.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude essential for maintenance activities.
• Specialized skills in carpentry and welding are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and train seasonal staff in maintenance activities.
• Perform maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure systems.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Carpentry

Welding

Equipment Repair

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Heavy Equipment

Dump Trucks

Sewer Suction Trucks

Jetting Trucks

Skid Steer Loaders

Backhoes

Chain Saws

Chop Saws

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure systems in the community. Some of the job duties include:

1. Leads projects as directed; provides on-the-job training to seasonal staffing and monitors their performance as required.
2. Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude to perform a variety of maintenance activities using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment including pickups, dump trucks, sewer suction and jetting trucks, skid steer loaders, backhoes, chain saws, chop saws, large air compressors and assorted air tools.
3. Develops and applies specialized skills to the division needs in such areas as carpentry, welding, repair of equipment and infrastructure assets; provides training in specialized skills to co-workers and seasonal staff; looks for opportunities to develop and use technical knowledge to support the efficiency and effectiveness of utility operations.

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