Plant Service Worker

City of Minneapolis•Minneapolis, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Service Worker performs a variety of tasks involving the loading, unloading, storage, and dispensing of chemicals, as well as maintenance of water treatment facilities. The position works on-site in water treatment plants and pump stations, handling chemicals and hazardous materials, operating material-moving and lifting equipment, supporting water treatment operations, and maintaining plant spaces and grounds. The role requires heavy physical effort, work in permit-required confined spaces, and potential exposure to heat, dust, and hazardous materials. Respiratory protection is required for certain tasks, including chlorine operations, which require appropriate PPE and a fitted self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
HAZWOPER Operations Level Certification within 12 months of hire.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license for operating City of Minneapolis vehicles.
Knowledge of and adherence to confined-space entry procedures and permitting requirements, including use of air monitors and non-entry retrieval and/or fall-protection equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with working with chemicals.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems.
Knowledge of calibration procedures for analytical instruments.
Knowledge of and ability to use personal protective equipment.
Ability to operate vacuum and pressure test equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to climb ladders up to 50 feet in length.
Ability to lift heavy materials up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Class D Minnesota Water Supply System Operator Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Unload, transfer, and handle chemicals, including hazardous materials used in water treatment processes, using motorized equipment such as forklifts.
Transfer carloads of materials to storage using rail car moving equipment.
Operate winches, hoists, forklifts, monorails, and scissor lifts.
Operate handheld and portable valve exercising machines.
Perform minor crane riggings and crane/hoist lifting procedures.
Repair membrane filter modules and operate and monitor associated computer testing equipment.
Enter and work in permit-required confined spaces, including vaults, basins, chambers, and reservoirs.
Clean process tankage, including mixing chambers, coagulation basins, conduits, precipitators, and chambers.
Test or inspect eyewashes, safety showers, spill kits, and fall protection equipment, and identify follow-up work.
Collect samples and perform and interpret routine water and residuals testing.
Assist with chlorination of pumps, system piping, and reservoirs after repairs or inspections.
Assist in gathering samples for bacteriological testing.
Grease and oil motors, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and transmissions to support reliability.
Assist skilled trades workers as assigned.
Clean and provide janitorial services in treatment plants and pump stations.
Perform general plant cleaning and basic grounds maintenance, including snow removal, grass cutting, and brush trimming.
Operate dewatering filter presses as assigned.
Prepare and maintain work activity records, including timely and accurate recording of actuals on work orders.
Perform chlorine operations using appropriate PPE, including a fitted self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).