Treatment Facility Operator

The City of St. Cloud Public Utilities Department is looking to hire a Treatment Facility Operator or Treatment Facility Operator – Limited position. The specific classification will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications and experience. The Treatment Facility Operator is a skilled position that works in the drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. The Treatment Facility Operator/Limited position works in the operations, maintenance and repair of the water or wastewater treatment facilities.

This position includes monitoring, oversight and operation of mechanical equipment to the required level of treatment.

• Operation and maintenance of multiple mechanical and chemical feed systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sampling of all stages of water and wastewater treatment processes with accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Performs process and control and limited permit required laboratory analysis.
• Monitors and controls operations through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, automatic controls or manual controls to ensure proper process operations are maintained.
• Responds to alarms and troubleshoots treatment upsets.
• Performs operational duties under varying weather conditions.
• Communicate with the public in a professional, respectful, and informative manner.
• Performs other work as required and assigned.

This position requires availability for a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The city is proud to provide a competitive healthcare package which includes single insurance premiums covered 100% by the employer and family covered 90%. The 2026 Family health insurance premiums are valued at an average of $33,253 annually. Many voluntary benefits, including disability and flexible spending accounts, are also offered. See benefit overview for more information on City benefits.

An excellent retirement pension plan is provided by the city through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).

Information on vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays can be found in the applicable labor union contract.

• Treatment Facility Operator – Limited: $59,793 - $80,386 (AFSCME, Range 104)
• Treatment Facility Operator: $63,680 - $85,612 (AFSCME, Range 105)