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Wastewater operator. It sounds like a dirty job, but it’s more about using science, collecting data and managing a system. It’s also a vital job for human and environmental health. Wastewater operators make sure water flushed from toilets, sinks, bathtubs, washing machines – all the water from homes and businesses – is cleaned up enough to be discharged to a lake or river.

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Small towns. Big cities. Communities across Minnesota are looking for wastewater operators, people who like science, like variety, like a steady job and like making a difference. These are jobs with benefits, including helping people and helping the environment.

You may qualify for this job through:

  • On-the-job training
  • 2-year program at Vermillion Community College or St. Cloud Technical College
  • 4-year degree in chemistry at any accredited college

Degree Programs Information

Minnesota North College, Vermillion – Website
888-223-8068
Wade.Klingsporn@vcc.edu
St Cloud Technical and Community College – Website
Gregg Kropp
Water Environment Technologies Instructor
320-308-5952
Gregg.kropp@sctcc.edu

St. Paul College – Website
Carol Kaszynski
Cell:   612-965-1666
Desk:  651-266-6295
Carol.Kaszynski@ci.stpaul.mn.us

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