Water/Utilities Maintenance Worker

Water/Utilities Maintenance Worker

City of Mounds View, MN

Location

St Paul

Posted date

14 hours ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Other

Salary: $29.90 - $39.28 Hourly

Location : Mounds View

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500061

Department: Public Works/Parks and Recreation

Division: O&M

Opening Date: 06/06/2025

Closing Date: 6/20/2025 11:59 AM Central

Primary Objective of Position

Nature of Work:

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and general maintenance work activities and functions including operating, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the municipal infrastructure and equipment associated with the drinking water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution system; wastewater collection system; stormwater conveyance, ponds, and treatment systems; streets, trails, and right- of way; parks, recreation facilities, and forestry; and buildings and grounds.

Communicates with:

Internally - Public works staff.

Externally - Vendors and general public.

Supervision:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Work Functions for all subdivisions (Illustrative Only):

Assists and participates in responding to emergencies affecting municipal infrastructure function including storm debris clean up, water and sewer pipe breaks, traffic control, flooding, and other urgent matters.

Operates a variety of common industry and specialized vehicles, heavy and light equipment, machinery, and tools. Assist and participate in routine maintenance and repair of such vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools. Cleans and restore vehicles, equipment, and tools after use.

Performs difficult and other routine manual labor during completion of work tasks and assignments.

Troubleshoots, corrects, and repairs municipal infrastructure, equipment, and tools to ensure proper function and long-lasting performance in a cost-effective manner.

Fuels vehicles and equipment, purchases materials and supplies, installs temporary traffic control and erosion/sediment control devices, and transports materials and equipment to work sites.

Participates in Standby Duty and Call Back programs.

Assists in other subdivisions when assigned.

Utility Division

Operates and maintains watermain pipes, gate valves, hydrants, and other infrastructure of the municipal drinking water distribution system. Assist with maintaining and repairing private water service lines, curb and corporation stops, and connections as part of the City's water service line repair program.

Locates and marks underground municipal infrastructure involving water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, fiber optic, and electric lines as part of the Gopher State One Call program. Obtain and reference as-built drawings, tie sheets, and other archive records and translate to field locations.

Uses utility line locater, probes, or hand digging to locate underground lines.

Performs preventative system maintenance including flushing hydrants, exercising gate valves, rehabilitating hydrants, and valves, replacing meter reader batteries, water leak surveys, etc.

Responds to and participates in locating and fixing water main breaks and water service leaks. Determine materials needed for repair and install clamps, pipe, or fittings, and make proper tie-in.

Installs, inspects, tests, and repairs water meters and wireless transmitter readers.

Obtains quarterly water consumption readings and download data for use in billing consumers.

Cleans and inspects sanitary sewer gravity pipes, manholes, force mains, lift stations, grinders, pumps, meters, and other wastewater collection, pumping, and conveyance components.

Operates combination jetting/vacuum sewer truck for routine cleaning of gravity pipes and clearing obstacles.

Operates and maintains wastewater mechanical equipment including lift stations, grinders, pumps, meters, and other components. Participate in diagnosing mechanical failures and making repairs.

Performs inspections by operating sewer televising and maintenance equipment including CCTV mainline sewer camera, pole camera, computer, and other related equipment. Records video inspections and document infrastructure inadequacies. Manage electronic database of inspection records.

Assists and participates in detection of inflow and infiltration activities, including wet weather flow inspections and illegal connection investigations.

Streets/Storm Water Division

Cleans and maintains streets, trails, sidewalks, parking lots, and other paved and non-paved surfaces of the municipal transportation system.

Principal operator of snowplow trucks, salt applicators, and anti-icing equipment during winter months; and, street sweeper during non-winter months.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on asphalt pavements including pothole patching, skim coating, mill and overlays, routing and sealing cracks, fog sealing and rejuvenation, full- depth removal and replacement, and new construction.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on concrete pavements and curbs including crack sealing, joint rehabilitation, pavement sealing, removal, and replacement, milling uneven joints, and new construction.

Installs and maintains traffic signs and posts, street name blades and hardware, and pavement markings. Install and remove temporary traffic control devices for construction zones, hazard warnings, and other purposes. Fabricate, install, and maintain grouped mailbox posts.

Maintains and inspects right-of-way and boulevard vegetation and trim or remove trees, bushes, and other obstacles to provide safe lateral clear zones and intersection site lines. Perform plant and turf maintenance and landscape duties along municipal streets, trails, and sidewalks.

Performs vehicle traffic counts by setting out and picking up traffic counters and recording data.

Cleans and inspects storm sewer pipes, drain inlets, drainage structures, culverts, ditches, curbs and gutters, and other infrastructure of the municipal stormwater conveyance system.

Principal operator of snowplow trucks, salt applicators, and anti-icing equipment during winter months; and, street sweeper during non-winter months.

Maintains and inspects retention and detention ponds, bioretention swales and basins, infiltration and filtration facilities, sumps, grit chambers, and other infrastructure of the municipal stormwater rate control and pollution control system.

Operates and maintains inspection and maintenance equipment, including street sweeper, combination jetting/vacuum sewer truck, pole camera, CCTV mainline sewer camera, computer, and other related equipment.

Assists and participates in illicit discharge and detection elimination (IDDE) activities, including dry weather flow inspections and illegal connection investigations.

Installs and maintains erosion and sediment control devices for municipal-operated construction sites. Assist and participate in erosion and sediment control inspections on construction sites.

Parks Subdivision

Performs turf maintenance and landscape duties in parklands and grounds including mowing and edging lawns and athletic fields, rough cutting, pulling weeds, grading, seeding, and sodding, applying fertilizer and pesticides, mulching, watering plants and trees, sweeping, removing litter, trimming trees and shrubs, and clearing fallen trees, brush, leaves, and debris.

Maintains and repairs park and recreation facilities and equipment involving playgrounds, baseball and softball fields, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, athletic and security lighting, ice hockey and staking rinks, drinking fountains, fencing, site amenities, and other park equipment.

Operates, maintains, and repairs the park and grounds irrigation systems including setting clocks and controllers, adjusting, and replacing broken heads and valves, and repairing irrigation line breaks.

Performs janitorial and light building maintenance duties in park buildings and shelters including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, stocking supplies, picking up litter, emptying trash containers, replacing light bulbs, painting, washing windows, and cleaning outdoor furniture.

Participates in inspecting and diagnosing park and recreation facilities and equipment for unsafe and hazardous conditions. Takes notice of park activities during work assignments that may cause harm to the public or park facilities.

Removes graffiti and repair damage from acts of vandalism.

Installs trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and native grasses. Maintains planting beds and garden areas in parklands and building grounds. Assists with forestry activities.

Other Work Functions (Illustrative Only):

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

One (1) year experience in general, skilled, or semi-skilled labor performing maintenance, repair, construction, or other similar job-related tasks on municipal infrastructure or operating motorized equipment for these activities.

Must possess a valid MN Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Ability to obtain tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Ability to obtain a Water Supply System Operator Class D certificate issued by Minnesota Department of Health or obtain within 18 months of employment.

Maintenance Workers appointed to the Utility subdivision are required to obtain a Class B certificate within 5 years of employment.

Ability to obtain a Wastewater Operator Class S-D certificate issued by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or obtain within 18 months of employment.

Maintenance Workers appointed to the Utility subdivision must obtain a Class S-C certificate within 4 years of employment.

Maintenance Workers appointed to the Streets/Storm Water and Parks subdivisions must obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Categories A & E, issued by Minnesota Department of Agriculture within 18 months of employment.

Maintenance Workers appointed to the Parks subdivision must possess a Certified Pool Operators (CPO) license within 18 months of employment; and, Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) certification within 5 years of employment.

Maintenance Workers appointed to the Streets/Stormwater subdivision must obtain an Erosion and Sediment Control Construction Installer Certificate issued by the University of Minnesota Department of Bio-products and Bio-systems engineering within 18 months of employment.

Common and specialized hand and power tools used for mechanical repairs.

Specialized industry equipment including mechanical street sweeper, combination jetting/vacuum sewer cleaning truck, crack sealing kettle and distributor machine, asphalt hot box, trash pump, pneumatic post driver, jib crane, motorized valve wrenches, and other specialized equipment.

Common turf and landscape maintenance equipment including push and riding mowers, all-terrain implement carriers, utility vehicles, sprayers, aerators, dethatchers, split seeder, line trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw, pole saw, and other machinery and implements.

Office tools and equipment including telephone, copier, personal computer, calculator, and mobile radios.

Proper safety precautions related to all work performed, including safe handling and application of chemicals used in line of work and stored on site.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:24% or Less25% - 49%50%-74%75% or moreOffice environment

X

Sitting, standing

X

Walking, reaching, pulling

X

Typing/data entry

X

Talking, hearing

X

Close and distance vision

X

Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of visionX

Hazardous physical conditions

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Hazardous materials

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Intense noise

X

Inadequate lighting

X

Environmental

X

Very Heavy Work (in excess of 100 pounds of force)

X

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Council, City Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Mounds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

2025 Full Time Benefits

Full time new hires receive the following benefits (pro-rated based on hire date):

15 days of paid vacation

12 days of sick leave

14 paid holidays on even years (Includes General Election Day)

13 paid holidays on odd years

Insurance Benefits begin the first of the month following hire date:

$1,275/month City contribution towards the cost: health, dental, basic life of $20,000, employee voluntary life insurance (up to $300,000), and $200/month towards Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for single health coverage

$225/month additional towards Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for employees carrying family health coverage

If Waiving health insurance:

$320/month contribution

May use portion of $1,275/month contribution towards the cost of dental, basic life, and employee voluntary life insurance - the remainder of $1,275 waived

Additional benefit choices include:

HSA Max contribution single $4,300

HSA Max contribution family $8,550

HSA Catchup age 55 and older of $1,000

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical/Dental and Daycare Expenses

Dependent Life

Spouse Voluntary Life

Child Voluntary Life

PERA Life (If eligible for PERA) through NCPERS

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Vision

Deferred Comp

MissionSquare

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)

Ability to participate in Annual Wellness Program

participants eligible to earn $50 - $250 towards RHS by completing healthy activities through City's wellness portal

Employee Assistance Program available to all employees

Lincoln Financial Group (all employees)

HealthPartners (plan participants)

Upon hire the following benefits begin immediately:

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Retirement Health Savings (RHS)**

Onsite Workout Facility

Free parking

*PERA

PERA Coordinated employees contribute 6.5% of their pre-tax wage

The City contributes a matching contribution of 7.5%

Vested after 3 years of employment

**RHS

RHS participation is mandatory

Deductions based on labor contracts and personnel manual

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an inter. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I understand and agree

No, I do not agree

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Yes

No

03

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License, with Air Brake Endorsement? (CDL w/Air Brake Endorsement is a REQUIREMENT for the position)

Yes

No

04

Do you have your CDL tanker endorsement?

Yes

No

05

If no to tanker endorsement, are you able to obtain your tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire at the City?

Yes

No

06

Have you achieved satisfactory completion of a post-secondary program of courses in water or wastewater technology from an accredited institution?

Yes

No

07

Do you have at least one-year experience in general, skilled, or semi-skilled labor, performing maintenance, repair, construction, or other similar job-related tasks on municipal infrastructure or operating motorized equipment for these types of activities?

Yes

No

08

Do you possess a Water Supply System Operator Class D certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Health?

Yes

No

09

If you do not possess a Water Supply System Operator Class D certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Health, are you able to obtain within 18 months of employment at the City?

Yes

No

10

Do you possess a Wastewater Operator Class S-D Certificate issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency?

Yes

No

11

If you do not possess a Wastewater Operator Class S-D certificate, are you willing to obtain within 18 months of employment at the City?

Yes

No

12

Do you possess a Maintenance Workers Utility Class B Certificate?

Yes

No

13

If you do not possess a Maintenance Workers Utility Class B Certificate, are you willing to obtain within 5-years of employment?

Yes

No

14

Do you possess a Class S-C Wastewater Collection Systems Workers Certificate?

Yes

No

15

If you do not possess a Class S-C Wastewater Collection Systems Workers Certificate, are you willing to obtain within 4-years of employment?

Yes

No

16

Explain your experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SCADA systems.

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Are you able to work on-call and participate in a rotating standby duty schedule?

Yes

No

18

Employees are required to monitor their training, licenses, and certifications. If employed at the City of Mounds View, are you willing to obtain and keep current all licensures and certificates required for the position?

Yes

No

19

Public Works employees are required to pass a medical physical examination; and, all full time hires at the City are required to pass a psychological hiring assessment prior to a job offer. If offered the position, are you willing to complete both a physical examination and a hiring assessment?

Yes

No

Required Question