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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
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
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