Water​/Wastewater Operator-or-Maintenance Technician - Appleton, MN

Overview

Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt

People Service is hiring for our Appleton, MN contract!

Not a certified operator? People Service will hire a maintenance technician and help you with your certifications!

• Ensures and performs a variety of skilled, technical and administrative work in the operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of complex water and wastewater equipment and treatment processes, which can include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility; as well as, the collection systems and pumping facilities.
• Monitor, observe variations and interpret the performance of all equipment, gauges, meters, control panels and charts to determine processing requirements.
• Perform safe, preventative maintenance and repair machinery and equipment. Update and maintain records of completed maintenance.
• Extract samples and perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests and analysis. Assemble instruments and equipment for analytical or research work. Safely prepare chemical and bacteriological media, stains, reagents and tests solutions used in the laboratory. Clean, maintain and store instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and logging of all pertinent information required in wastewater treatment operations. Work includes preparation and submittal of necessary data and reports to other governmental agencies as required. Prepare and submit monthly operations and performance reports to the region office and client as directed.
• Meter Reading, shut offs, and turn-ons.
• Represent the company to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude; displays a commitment to People Service. Respond to customer/client complaints and resolve such complaints in a fair and expeditious manner.
• Continually evaluate other market potential in geographic area and solicit business to expand the local project.
• Order, store and account for chemicals, utilities, contract services, and other materials and supplies in the most cost-effective manner, including coding of invoices.
• Ensure the general maintenance of building(s), grounds and company equipment, including vehicles and tools is performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Appleton’s Class A wastewater treatment plant consists of a mechanical bar screen, grit removal, Parshall flume, 3-ring oxidation ditch, 2 clarifiers, 3 bio-solids holding tanks, 2 effluent filtration units, chlorine contact tank, and 16 bio-solids drying beds. The design capacity is 389,000 gpd. The collection system consists of various size sewer interceptor lines and 5 lift stations. The water plant is a gravity iron/manganese removal filter plant built in 2021.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• MN Wastewater certification preferred.
• Type IV bio-solids preferred.
• Water certification and experience helpful but not required.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurable on the company's commercial vehicle policy.
• Experience in the water/wastewater field or related field required.
• Industrial wastewater background a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills to repair related wastewater equipment, such as pumps, etc.
• Required to live within 10-30 minutes of Appleton.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize the workload and provide work direction.
• Able to communicate in written and verbal form using tact and diplomacy.
• Required to work weekends and on-call based on a rotating schedule.
• Computer knowledge helpful with ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to pass pre-employment, including drug test.