Operator 3 - Water Reclamation Plant Rochester
Position Title: Operator 3 - Water Reclamation Plant
Position Description: The Operator 3 is an entry-level position within the Water Reclamation Plant, a municipal wastewater treatment facility. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, performing routine/preventative maintenance; minor equipment/machinery maintenance; cleaning structures; maintaining grounds; operating equipment/vehicles; collecting samples; reading and recording of meters; and completing plant operational functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
Considered education and experience may include, but is not limited to:
Completion of a diploma program in water environment technologies or related field from an accredited technical college training program
OR
Completion of a Building Utility Mechanic (BUM) diploma or degree program and one year of operational experience at a Class B or higher wastewater treatment facility
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and three years of operational experience at a Class B or higher wastewater treatment facility
Licenses and Certifications
Applicants must possess noted licensures/certifications at the time of hire and if hired, must continuously maintain licensures/certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid driver's license
Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Class D certification within one year of hire
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered with the first round of reviews, please submit your application before January 30, 2025.
For more specific information and to apply online, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/4793164/operator-3-water-reclamation-plant
Operator 3 - Water Reclamation Plant The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:Operator 3 – Water Reclamation PlantThe Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), as a division of the Public Works Department within the City of Rochester, Minnesota (population 120,000+), is nationally recognized for its energy management initiatives. WRP is a continuously operated facility that runs a High Purity Oxygen Plant, rated at 19.1 million gallons per day, and an Aeration Basin Complex Plant, rated at 4.5 million gallons per day, parallel on the same site. The plant treats approximately 14 million gallons of wastewater per day, annually recovers over $600,000 in energy costs, and recycles over $650,000.00 worth of Biosolids per year.The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We |