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SALARY $31.11 – $41.76 Hourly LOCATION 229 Tyler Road N., Red Wing, MN
JOB TYPE Regular, Full-Time JOB NUMBER 26-00052
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION Public Works/Public Services 

OPENING DATE 07/09/2026

CLOSING DATE 7/31/2026 4:30 PM Central

Job Summary
The City of Red Wing is currently accepting applications for a full-time Collection & Distribution Operator/Assistant
Operator (Depending on Qualifications) in the Public Works Department – Public Services Division. Monday through
Friday work schedule. Performs a variety of tasks to maintain and repair the City’s water distribution and sewer
collection system to ensure the safety and quality of the City’s water supply. Assists with operation and maintenance of
utility infrastructure including water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and
underground distribution and collection systems. It is the intent that individuals would work toward higher level
positions upon gaining the necessary experience and operator licenses. Starting pay is $31.11 for Assistant Operator
and $34.53 for Operator.

Tentative Hiring Schedule:
Application Open: 7/9 – 7/31
Review of Applications: Early August
Interviews: Mid-August
Start Date: TBD
*Dates subject to change*

Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
Day-to-Day:
Perform operational and maintenance activities independently or jointly with other staff; clean and maintain
facilities, equipment and tools, vehicles, and building and grounds.
Monitor and record facility operations through site visits and through the use of Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system.
May make routine adjustments to treatment plants, lift stations, booster pumps, and water reservoirs operational
parameters and controls. May make process adjustments under the direction of Operators or after receiving the
necessary training to do so. Wastewater and water treatment equipment may be complex including pumps,
chemical feed systems, treatment and dewatering equipment, and monitoring instrumentation. Equipment can be
manually operated or automated.

Participate in daily and weekend rounds and inspections independently. Complete laboratory tests, maintain
records, and monitor facility and equipment operations associated with weekend rounds using documented
Standard Operating Procedures and checklists.
Utilize preventative maintenance (PM) computer software to receive work task assignments and complete
documentation of preventative maintenance activities using the PM software.
Operate Utility Division equipment, including trucks, skid-steers, portable pumps, vactor truck, sewer jetting and
rodding equipment, tanker trucks, sewer cameras, jackhammers, and tampers.
Assist with locating underground utility infrastructure.
Regularly:
Some tasks may require working in confined spaces or require specialized personal protection equipment such as
respirators. Must maintain certification to work in these areas.
Assist with snow removal and temporary assignments to other divisions.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements
All positions have a residency requirement of forty (40) minute driving distance of Public Works 229 Tyler Road N.
Starting Salary based on Licensure. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate
qualifications:
Assistant Operator: Must have HS diploma or equivalent. Must possess a Minnesota Class D Water Treatment
Operator’s Certificate AND a Class D or SD Wastewater Operator Certificate. A valid unrestricted Class A Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement is required. Must pass a DOT physical.
Assistant Operator starting pay of $31.11 per hour.
Operator: Must have HS diploma or equivalent. Must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and be able to pass
a DOT physical. Must possess at least one Minnesota Class C AND 1 Class C Water or Class SD or D Wastewater
Operator Certificates.
Operator starting pay of $34.53 per hour.
**The successful candidate would be automatically promoted to a higher level upon achieving the minimum
certifications for that position.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy manual labor requiring continuous use of large motor skills, standing for long periods, and frequent
bending, stooping, twisting, turning, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, noise, grease, oil and grime.
Frequent exposure to seasonal temperature extremes.
Workers are exposed to a wide variety of chemicals and all manner of unknown materials that may be in sewage,
some of which are likely to present hazards if not correctly handled.
Work around moving equipment requires caution as well as use of safety apparel.
Work may include intermittent lifting, pushing or pulling of over 60 pounds.
Work may include excavating or working in confined spaces.
Must be domiciled within a forty (40) minute driving distance of their Primary Work Station.
Required to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces in the role of Entrant or Attendant.
Work entails high or dangerous work conditions.
If extended a conditional offer of employment, candidate must pass a DOT physical medical exam and DOT drug
screening. Safety-sensitive employees are subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing regulations
under 49 CFR Part 40 which includes marijuana.

Employer
City of Red Wing

Address
315 West 4th Street
Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066

Phone
651-385-3698

Website
http://www.red-wing.org

The City of Austin Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team! If you enjoy hands-on work, solving technical challenges, and contributing to the reliability of critical public infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role:
Under general supervision, this position performs electrical and instrumentation work, including preventive maintenance and repair on electrical distribution systems, motors, pumps, instrumentation, and more. Work is varied, technical, and essential to the efficient operation of our wastewater treatment systems.

Compensation: $36.57 – $48.76 per hour, based on qualifications.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week, Monday – Friday
Status: Non-Exempt
Other Requirements: Position may require occasional emergency after‑hours call‑ins.
Deadline: Priority will be given to applications received by Sunday, July 26, 2026.
                      Posting will remain open until filled.

Job Application & Supplemental Questionnaire may be emailed to HR@ci.austin.mn.us or mailed/dropped off at City Hall, 500 4^th Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912

Required Application Documents Needed to Be Considered for this Position
Job Application
Supplemental Questionnaire

Information Only; Do not Return
Job Description
Benefits Statement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (summary)

• Preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, radio, and telephone systems
  • Troubleshooting and repairing instruments and control systems
  • Assisting with installation of transformers, generators, and distribution control systems
  • Maintaining system schematics, drawings, and technical records
  • Monitoring plant electrical systems and processes
  • Preparing specifications, technical reports, and field sketches
  • General plant, facility, and grounds maintenance

This is a summarized list of responsibilities. A full job description is available in the application packet or on the City’s website. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in the electrical field
• Three (3) years of experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation
• Master Electrician License (required)

Join a team where your skills support the essential services our community relies on every day!

Application available at City Hall, 500 4^th Avenue NE, or on-line at https://www.ci.austin.mn.us/maintenance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Saint Peter, Minnesota, is currently accepting applications for the position of:
Maintenance Superintendent in the Department of Public Works.
Starting salary range $92,000 – $104,000 per year. Applicants are required to complete a City
of Saint Peter application form available online at www.saintpetermn.gov/365/Employment or
from the City Administrator’s Office, 227 South Front Street, Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082-2538
or by calling (507) 934-0663. Completed applications must be received by the City
Administrator’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Faxed and/or
late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, September
27, 2023.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Associate’s degree in
construction, construction management, Public Works operations or equivalent, (five years’
experience in a related field may be substituted for post-secondary education); possession of a
valid driver’s license; demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel software.
Desirable qualifications include: more than five years experience in construction, construction
management, and/or Public Works operations; demonstrated personnel supervision experience
of greater than one year; demonstrated experience in assisting in preparation of budgets and
monitoring expenditures; demonstrated knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools
used in the construction, maintenance, and cleaning of streets, other public rights-of-way, parks,
structures, and recreational facilities; knowledge of municipal forestry operations; knowledge of
environmental services operation; knowledge of heavy and light equipment operations;
knowledge of operating characteristics and servicing of equipment; knowledge of traffic laws
and regulations governing equipment operations; knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and
laws governing equipment operation; demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering and
landscaping plans and specifications; demonstrated knowledge of pavement management and
planning practices; demonstrated knowledge of parks and forestry operations; demonstrated
knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety policy; knowledge of Federal and State vehicle
operation regulations.
NOTICE: The successful candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment physical and
drug test and is subject to post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and
follow-up drug and alcohol testing required by federal regulations. A/A/EOE

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Marshall! Consider joining an employer that
Cultivates the Best in Us!
Marshall has a Class A Wastewater Facility that is continually upgraded with new equipment and
technologies to meet stringent environmental standards. This position offers full-time employment, a
competitive wage and benefit package, paid training, and advancement opportunities.
This full-time position operates and maintains the Wastewater Treatment Facility, in accordance with the
Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Permit requirements, at its
most optimum range on a day shift with a rotating schedule.  This position also performs preventive
maintenance and repairs on the related wastewater treatment equipment and vehicles to achieve
maximum service life of the equipment.
Pay range: $26.77 – $38.80 per hour DOQ/E
PLANT OPERATOR I
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
2. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
3. One (1) year experience in mechanical maintenance.
4. Must maintain a 30 minute travel/response time while obeying all traffic laws and speed limits to
the Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 600 Erie Avenue while in stand-by status.
Desirable qualifications:
1. Work experience in construction or with pumps and electric control panels is preferred.
2. Coursework in wastewater technology, biology, or related courses is preferred.
PLANT OPERATOR II
Minimum qualifications:
Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of a Plant Operator I AND the following to qualify as a
Plant Operator II:
1. Five (5) years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
2. Five (5) years’ experience in wastewater treatment or related field.
3. Valid State of Minnesota Class C Wastewater Operator Certification
TO APPLY: Please visit the city’s website for further information and to complete an online application:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marshallmn. The application deadline is 06/25/2026.
Contact information: HR@ci.marshall.mn.us or 507-537-6790.
An Equal Opportunity Employer