Water Plant Operator

City of Apple Valley, MN; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Apple Valley invites applications for a Water Plant Operator. The role supports the Public Works Utilities Water Treatment operations, including wells, treatment plant, and distribution monitoring.

On-call and weekend shifts may be required and you must comply with safety and DOT requirements. The position demands a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid Minnesota driver’s license (CDL Class B within 12 months), and basic SCADA/Microsoft Office skills; prior water operations

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain Minnesota Class B commercial driver’s license within 12 months of appointment.
• Mechanical ability including demonstrated knowledge of routine care and maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including SCADA software and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to comply with Department of Transportation drug testing requirements.
• Class C Water Supply Systems Operator certification or must obtain within twelve months after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the water treatment plant and related systems.
• Performs lab testing, equipment operation, maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with meter installation, testing, and readings.
• Locates City utilities and maintains distribution infrastructure.
• Responds to emergencies and supports on-call duties.

Skills

Driver's license

English communication

Safety compliance

Mechanical ability

DOT drug testing

SCADA and MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water Plant Operator

$70,928.00 - $90,792.00 Annually

Central Maintenance Facility - Apple Valley, MN

Full-Time Regular

2026-00063

Public Works

Utilities

08/31/2026

9/16/2026 12:00 PM Central

Summary Of Position

Responsible for assisting the Public Works Supervisor – Utilities Water Treatment with the following: operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wells, raw water collection system, towers, booster station, Water Treatment Plant, and monitoring the water distribution system. Also, at times performs all tasks of a Maintenance Worker I and II – Utilities job duties. The Water Plant Operator - Utilities must be available for extended workdays, call back, shift schedule changes, on-call duty, weekend shifts, snow and ice control and other emergencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks, functions, and duties related to the operation of the water treatment plant, including but not limited to: lab testing, operational adjustment, safety programs, manual labor and equipment use; equipment operation and repair; equipment maintenance, routine oil and lubrication repairs, and other routine equipment repairs; use of torch, jackhammer, welder, locator, bobcat, loader and other associated equipment.
• Performs manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the water treatment plant, wells and water distribution system, including but not limited to sample collection, inspection, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of hydrants, valves, piping, curb box, and all other associated equipment and infrastructure.
• Performs manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the installation and servicing of meters, including but not limited to reading of meters; installation of meters and related equipment; troubleshooting, repair, and testing of meters, generators, radios and usage recording equipment; assistance in determining cause for unusual readings.
• Performs locating of City utilities, including water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and City-owned utilities.
• Performs snow and ice control for the city, including but not limited to operating snowplow equipment (plow truck, loader, and small equipment), and performing general repairs to equipment.
• Utilizes technology applicable to the field and/or general operations and implements available technology to accomplish work tasks including asset management, GIS, and SCADA software.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations; follows safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards.
• Assists Collections and distribution crew as directed, may include manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, including but not limited to operation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of lift stations including pumps, valves, controls, sewer cleaning, and all other associated equipment and infrastructure
• Assists all maintenance divisions and other departments, as directed, in the required maintenance of City-owned properties.
• Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the city.
• Performs on-call utility duty on a rotating basis to respond to utility/Water Treatment system related issues outside of normal business hours.

This position will have the ability to change work schedules to accommodate weekends and/or different hours based on the operational needs of the water treatment system

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain Minnesota Class B commercial driver’s license within 12 months of appointment.
• Mechanical ability including demonstrated knowledge of routine care and maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including SCADA software and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards.
• Must be able to comply with Department of Transportation drug testing requirements.
• Class C Water Supply Systems Operator certification or must obtain within twelve months after appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class B Water Supply Systems Operator certification.
• Technical training in water/wastewater operations.
• One or more years of work experience in a Membrane Water treatment plant.
• One or more years of work experience in equipment maintenance and operations of a water treatment plant.
• Class SD MPCA Collection System License

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily at project sites or the water treatment plant.
• Performs on-call utility duty on a rotating basis to respond to utility related issues outside of normal business hours.
• Requires ability to enter confined spaces, use personal protective equipment such as respirators, harnesses and other required equipment
• When it applies, a clean-shaven face in order to wear a respirator to change out chlorine tanks
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather.
• Physical activities include bending, twisting, gripping, carrying, shoveling and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available for on-call duty and callback for emergency operations such as snow and ice control, alarm situations, and water main breaks.

Benefits Information Not Available

01

Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application.

• Not Applicable
• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran

02

Do you have a Class B CDL or the ability to obtain it within 12 months?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?

• Yes
• No.

04

Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able and willing to work overtime as needed including call backs in emergencies?

• Yes
• No

06

What best describes the number of years of experience you have in water distribution and water treatment plant operations?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years plus

07

What best describes your level of Water Supply Systems Operator certification?

• D and ability to get C in 12 months
• C License
• B License
• A License

08

What best describes the number of years experience you have working in a Membrane Water treatment plant?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years plus

09

What best describes the number of years of experience you have with equipment maintenance and operations of a water treatment plant?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years pllus

10

Do you have a Class SD MPCA Collection System License?

• Yes
• No

11

The water plant operator position may require working varying shifts, weekend shift and on call. Does any of this pose an issue?

• Yes
• No

12

What best describes the number of years of experience you have with asset management or work order software?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years plus

13

Do you have a degree or certificate in water/wastewater or similar?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Apple Valley

Address 7100 147th St. W.

Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124

Phone [phone]

Website https://applevalleymn.gov/