Wastewater​/Stormwater Service Worker

Storm/Wastewater Collection System Operator

Make a difference every day by helping protect our community's critical infrastructure! The City is seeking a dedicated Storm/Wastewater Collection System Operator to maintain storm and wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and flood protection infrastructure while supporting flood response operations when needed. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

• Operation and maintenance of the municipal stormwater/wastewater collection and flood control systems.
• Inspection and maintenance of multiple stormwater/wastewater, flood lift stations and all collection system sewer lines and mains.
• Inspection of lift stations to discover existing or potential problems; cleaning and servicing of pumps and blowers; inspection, maintenance, and repair of flood control facilities.
• Maintenance of the collection system sewer lines; cleaning of sewer laterals and manholes; removal of tree root obstructions and larger debris; flushing operations to increase sewer line flows.
• Operation and maintenance of specialized sewer equipment including high pressure vacuum and sewer jetter and flusher; operation of light and heavy equipment including front end loader, slope mower, pumps, blowers, jackhammers, air compressors, cement mixers, and portable valve operators.
• Miscellaneous maintenance of the collection system; operation of high voltage generators used for operation of wastewater lift stations.
• Responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner; providing information within the area of assignment; resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Marginal Functions:

• Receive cross training in wastewater/stormwater duties.
• Perform snow removal duties on stormwater/wastewater properties as required.
• Monitor river level and take appropriate flood fighting actions according to the Flood Plan.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge:
Standards practices, operations, methods, tools and equipment used in stormwater/wastewater maintenance; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; basic operational characteristics of heavy and light equipment relative to stormwater/wastewater maintenance.

Skills:

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities:
Participate in the maintenance and repair of stormwater/wastewater and flood control systems; perform the most difficult maintenance and repair tasks; analyze problems and take necessary steps to return lift stations to operation; follow department policies and procedures; operate a variety of heavy and light maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;

work independently in the absence of supervision; understand and follow oral and written instructions; independently perform the most difficult maintenance and repair tasks; analyze problems and take necessary steps to return lift stations to operation; interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater/stormwater collection system maintenance. Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level courses or trade school with specialized training in the maintenance of wastewater/stormwater collection systems. License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class III Wastewater Collection System Certificate.

The City of Grand Forks offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Employee Contribution of a mandatory 4% and up to 7% with an Employer Contribution of a mandatory 5.26% up to 9.26%. For more information on our benefits click 2025 Benefit Summary 2026 Benefit Summary If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Grand Forks.