City of Yankton
Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist
City of Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, United States, 57078
Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist
CITY OF YANKTON
WATER DISTRIBUTION/WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
The City of Yankton is currently accepting internal applications for the position of Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist in the Distribution/Collection system of the Department of Environmental Services.
Under direction, the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist is responsible for reading water meters and reporting meters for repair. The position flushes and maintains sewers; inspects and maintains sewer lift stations and fire hydrants, locates underground utilities and conducts service calls to turn water on or off for customers; delivers shut off notices; performs shut off for delinquent accounts and works with contractors on new construction. The role includes replacement of water meters; exercises water main, and fire hydrant valves and meters and makes water main taps and assists in water main repairs and collection pumps.
This position requires you to be on‑call for one week at a time (including weekends and holidays), to respond to after‑hours water distribution and wastewater collection emergencies. The position will respond to on‑call assignments for snow removal.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within one year. Candidates must pass Class I certification exams in distribution and collection and must maintain the certification level through continuing education requirements set by the State. Must be able to obtain Class 3 Certifications within two years of eligibility.
Employees in an on‑call position are required to live within fifteen miles of the legal corporate limits of the City. Individuals who live more than fifteen miles outside the city limits of Yankton, SD, may apply for employment; however, if selected, you shall be required to comply with this policy within 120 days of employment. This is a regular full‑time position. The salary range for this position is $49,266 to $62,371 per year, plus benefits.
Applications may be completed on the City’s website www.cityofyankton.org. Persons needing accommodation to apply for this position should contact 605‑668‑5222. The position is open until January 20.
The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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WATER DISTRIBUTION/WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
The City of Yankton is currently accepting internal applications for the position of Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist in the Distribution/Collection system of the Department of Environmental Services.
Under direction, the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist is responsible for reading water meters and reporting meters for repair. The position flushes and maintains sewers; inspects and maintains sewer lift stations and fire hydrants, locates underground utilities and conducts service calls to turn water on or off for customers; delivers shut off notices; performs shut off for delinquent accounts and works with contractors on new construction. The role includes replacement of water meters; exercises water main, and fire hydrant valves and meters and makes water main taps and assists in water main repairs and collection pumps.
This position requires you to be on‑call for one week at a time (including weekends and holidays), to respond to after‑hours water distribution and wastewater collection emergencies. The position will respond to on‑call assignments for snow removal.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within one year. Candidates must pass Class I certification exams in distribution and collection and must maintain the certification level through continuing education requirements set by the State. Must be able to obtain Class 3 Certifications within two years of eligibility.
Employees in an on‑call position are required to live within fifteen miles of the legal corporate limits of the City. Individuals who live more than fifteen miles outside the city limits of Yankton, SD, may apply for employment; however, if selected, you shall be required to comply with this policy within 120 days of employment. This is a regular full‑time position. The salary range for this position is $49,266 to $62,371 per year, plus benefits.
Applications may be completed on the City’s website www.cityofyankton.org. Persons needing accommodation to apply for this position should contact 605‑668‑5222. The position is open until January 20.
The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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