Careers

The 2026 starting rate of pay is $30.47 – $33.43 per hour with potential to $44.71 per hour. 

Grade:  STA4    FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position:   Yes
Supervisor Title: Utilities Maintenance Supervisor-WRRF

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• One (1) year of experience performing operational tasks in an industrial or treatment facility environment

OR 

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements. 

Nature of Work:

• This position performs semi-skilled work as required for the efficient maintenance and operation of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), bio-solids processing, and reuse water production. May be assigned to Maintenance/Relief Operator functions or Shift Operator functions. 

About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us! 

Duties / Responsibilities

Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Maintenance/Relief Operator
  • Safely performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment to ensure efficient operation
  • Conduct routine oil changes and greasing pumps
  • Repair or replace mechanical components such as pumps, motors, and mixers
  • Repair or replace piping systems in various sizes
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical panels
  • Inspect, service, and repair HVAC systems
  • Safely assists in the maintenance and repair of boiler systems
  • Complete additional maintenance or operational tasks as assigned
  • Support operations by performing Relief Operator duties as required

• Shift Operator
  • Safely performs operational tasks around the facility to ensure efficient treatment operations
  • Utilize SCADA system, tablet, paper and electronic reporting
  • Complete pump rate changes, chemical dosage changes, bacteriological testing, aeration adjustments, sludge blanket reading, digester feed rates, tank level controls, tank cleaning
  • Maintains clean operational spaces and uses online analyzer cleaning and maintenance

Other Work Functions:

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs various components within the treatment system including, but not limited to bar screens, clarifiers, pumps, blowers, chemical skids, boilers, belt filter press, and generators
• Reviews equipment specification sheets, determines parts needed for replacement, and orders parts 
• Safely performs process lab tests to ascertain pH, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, temperature, and chlorine residual.
• Safely participates in Public Works Operations snow removal activities.  
• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent 

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Communicates With:

• Internally – Water Resource Recovery Facility, Public Works Operations, and other city employees
• Externally – General public

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment: 

• Ability to obtain a Minnesota Class D Wastewater Operator certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license and be able to drive; and obtain a Minnesota CDL Class A driver’s license within 120 days of employment.
• Must possess a tanker endorsement within sixty (60) days of request.
• Must possess a Special Engineer Boiler Operators license or obtain one within six (6) months of employment; and must obtain a 2nd Class (2C) Boiler Operators license when eligible.
• Must register with the Department of Labor and Industry as an unlicensed maintenance electrician within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have the mobility and agility to move about work sites as work demands dictate.
• Must be able to respond to call outs within thirty (30) minutes while on call.
• Satisfactory completion of FMCSA Clearinghouse Query, background examination, physical examination, and drug testing.
• Ability to pass medical standards for respirator, and ability to wear while performing work duties.
• Must be able to work emergency overtime.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.
  • Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.

     

    Hours of Work

    The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position may occasionally be required to work weekends to provide coverage, as operational needs dictate.

Apply Now

The City of Breckenridge, a home rule charter city of approximately 3,400 residents in west
central Minnesota, is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Public Service. This
position provides leadership and oversight for city public services, including utilities (electric,
water, and wastewater), public works, and building inspections. Responsibilities include
supervising departmental staff and operations; assisting with budget development and
monitoring; coordinating long- and short-range planning, rate studies, and regulatory
compliance; serving as a liaison to elected officials, public agencies, and professional
organizations; and responding to citizen concerns. The position works under the general
direction of the Mayor, City Council, and Public Utilities Commission. Salary range $91,000 –
$115,273 DOE, plus excellent benefit package. Complete job description and application
available at www.breckenridgemn.net or upon request via elonghenry@breckenridgemn.net or
(218)643-1431. Accepting applications, along with cover letter and resume, until 5:00 PM on
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Water Reclamation Supervisor 

Salary: $103,272.00 ($49.65/hr.) – $135,324.80 ($65.06/hr.) 

Detroit Lakes, MN a thriving and vibrant community with excellent amenities and an  outdoor enthusiast’s paradise is seeking a qualified individual for the position of a Full Time Water Reclamation Supervisor within its Public Utilities department, due to a  recent retirement. Detroit Lakes Water Reclamation Facility is a state-of-the-art Membrane Biological Reactor facility and is operating in its fifth year. It is fully  operational, provides excellent treatment results and meets extremely low nutrient  discharge limits.  

This is a Management position within the Utilities and requires a minimum of 5 years  Supervisory experience with considerable experience in a municipal setting.  Qualifications include at a minimum a Minnesota Class A wastewater license and MPCA  Type IV bio-solids license. Please provide all information regarding work history,  certifications, licenses and other relevant skills and education when applying.  

Application form, benefits and a job description are available on the City website at  www.cityofdetroitlakes.com. Provide a Cover letter, Resume, Application, and any  applicable licensure online or send it to our Human Resources Director at  dstrapp@cityofdetroitlakes.com or via mail to 1025 Roosevelt Avenue Detroit Lakes MN  56501 by 4:30 PM on February 20, 2026. 

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! 

Employment background investigation will be performed. The City of Detroit Lakes is  an Equal Opportunity Employer.