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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
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
March 5th or until position is filled. EEO
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.
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Employment background investigation will be performed. The City of Detroit Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.