Water Operator

Mnawwa; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Municipal Utilities in Marshall, MN, seeks a skilled water operator to operate and monitor treatment processes, conduct water testing and reporting, and maintain infrastructure. The role includes on-call duties to protect public health and system reliability.

Candidates with a solid background in water technology or distribution are encouraged; training and certification support is offered. A Class D Water Operator Certificate is required within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires Class D Water Operator Certificate within two years of hire.
• Strong understanding of water technology and distribution operations preferred.
• On-call response capability within 20 minutes.
• Training and certification support for motivated entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform water quality testing and data reporting.
• Maintain wells, facilities, mains, valves, hydrants and meters.
• Respond to routine and emergency system conditions.

Skills

Technical judgment

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory compliance

On-call responsiveness

Education

Class D Water Operator Certificate

Class B Water Certificate (encouraged)

Job description

To perform skilled technical work in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a municipal water treatment and distribution system to ensure safe, reliable, and regulatory compliant public water supply. The position is responsible for operating advanced treatment processes, conducting water quality testing and data reporting, maintaining wells, facilities, mains, valves, hydrants, and meters, and responding to routine and emergency system conditions. Work requires technical judgment, mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and participation in on call response to protect public health and system reliability.

For questions regarding the position or the hiring process, please contact Amy Karbo at [e-mail] or 507-929-5971.

Applications must be received by Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled.

Candidates with training or experience that demonstrate a solid understanding of water technology and/or water distribution construction will be viewed favorably, though this background is not required to apply. A Class D Water Operator Certificate is required within two years of hire, and all candidates must be able to maintain a 20-minute on-call response time.

Candidates with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply and may qualify for a higher pay range:

Prior water treatment plant experience, particularly with chemical precipitation softening

Experience in a similar industrial or municipal utility setting

A current Class B Water Certificate

Prior plant experience is not required — MMU is committed to training and certification support that helps motivated entry-level candidates grow into the role.