Water Distribution Technician

City Of Brainerd; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brainerd is recruiting a Water Serviceworker to install and maintain water mains, hydrants, services and meters, and to supervise contractor work. The role requires participation in an on-call rotation and the ability to respond to outages.

A strong knowledge of water distribution and safety is essential. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, an MDH Class D Water Operators Certificate or the ability to obtain within 18 months, and a Minnesota CDL Class A with air

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MDH Class D Water Operators Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Minnesota Class A CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within one year.
• Desirable: MDH Class C Water Operators Certificate or higher.
• Two years technical training or water utility work experience.
• Technical/Community College training in water operations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water mains, hydrants, services, meters and related components; may operate heavy machinery; oversee contractor work.
• Locate and repair leaks and low pressure in the distribution system.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and shop areas.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to outages.
• Prepare and maintain records of work performed.
• Maintain state certifications via training seminars.
• Assist other Public Utilities crews as needed.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading/interpret docs

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MDH Class D Water Operators Certificate

Minnesota CDL Class A with air brake

Tools

Public Utilities software

Meters and gauges

Job description

City of Brainerd is recruiting a Water Serviceworker to install and maintain water mains, hydrants, services and meters, and to supervise contractor work. The role requires participation in an on-call rotation and the ability to respond to outages.

A strong knowledge of water distribution and safety is essential. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, an MDH Class D Water Operators Certificate or the ability to obtain within 18 months, and a Minnesota CDL Class A with air