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The City of Duluth is looking for a Water Plant Operator AD@ for an
exciting career opportunity supplying potable water through the City=s
water supply system. Candidates should have a Minnesota Class AD@ Water
Supply System Operators Certificate with a year of water supply plant
experience and a valid driver's license. A Minnesota Second Class AC"
boiler operator's license is preferred and must be obtained if hired.
The full set of accountabilities and requirements is listed on the job
description.

The City of Duluth offers a professional team working environment with
promotional career opportunities and an exceptional benefits package
unmatched anywhere else including fully paid health premium, dental
premium, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and
contributes to a defined-benefit retirement program. The area is an
outdoors paradise, but includes amenities such as a full-time orchestra,
ballet, theater, and more. There are two four-year colleges and a
university in Duluth alone, and two more very nearby. The cost of
living in this exceptional area is very reasonable with low housing
costs and a very reasonable tax structure. And with an international
airport capable of handling all current and proposed aircraft, the world
is just hours away.

Current salary is $35,160 to $41,256 per year. Application deadline is
4:30 PM Friday July 23, 2010. Applications and veterans' preference
forms are available at the Human Resources Division, 411 West First
Street Room 313, Duluth, MN 55802 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays
except holidays. The complete job description and application packet
can be found on our web site at www.duluthmn.gov/employment.
Applications can also be filled out on that web page. EOE

The Pine River Area Sanitary District is looking for a water/wastewater operator to provide skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the District’s water and wastewater systems. Work involves operation of light equipment as well as performance of manual tasks in maintenance of sewer and water lines and other District property. Responds to after hour emergencies as needed and on an on-call basis.

High school diploma or GED; possession of a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months; minimum of 6 months experience working directly in water, wastewater, and collection systems; working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe working practices; general knowledge of desktop and portable computer hardware and software programs and Microsoft products (Office products, Windows XP, Internet and email). Must be able to climb vertical ladders, tolerate heights in excess of 100 feet; tolerate confined spaces; be able to regularly lift 50 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.

Experience working at an activated sludge wastewater plant; Working knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; Water Environment Technologies certificate or equivalent; Class C water operator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months; Class C wastewater operator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Hiring Range : Wage depends on licensure, qualifications, and experience. Interested persons may request an application packet from the PRASD by phone (218-587-2924), email (cindy.prasd@tds.net), or by mail (Pine River Area Sanitary District, 2567 24th Avenue SW, Pine River, MN 56474). Completed applications will be accepted until noon on July 21, 2010. An August 30 start date is anticipated.

City of New Prague (pop. 7,000) is seeking a MPCA Class “B” Operator to serve as an Asst. Wastewater Supt. This is a new position that is to be part of the start-up of a new “Class A” Biological Aerated Filter (BAF) Facility coming on-line summer of 2010. The City is expecting this position to become the WWTP Supt. based on an expected retirement within 3 years. Minimum qualifications include: Gradation from H.S. or GED; MPCA Class “B” WW Operator License; possess a valid MN. Class “D” Drivers License; 4 years experience in process operations and maintenance in a Class “A” or “B” WWTF; and 2 years supervisory or management experience at a Class “A” or “B” WWTF. Excellent benefits and salary range up to $28.66/hour depending upon qualifications. Application materials are available on-line at www.ci.new-prague.mn.us and are due by 4:30 p.m. on July 16, 2010. Application and supplemental questionnaire to City of New Prague, c/o City Administrator, 118 Central Ave. N., New Prague, MN 56071.