Public Works Trainee

City of Burnsville•Public Works Facility Burnsville, MN

About The Position

The City of Burnsville is hiring Public Works Trainees for openings in the Streets and Utilities divisions. The position performs entry-level and semi-skilled work operating, maintaining, and repairing City street and utility systems under the direction of Divisional Superintendents and Crew Leads. It is a limited-duration, full-time, union-benefited position lasting up to two years. The role provides training and experience to develop the skills needed to become a fully qualified Public Works Maintenance Worker. Each trainee position ends after two years unless the employee is hired into a Public Works Maintenance Worker position beforehand. In the Streets Division, trainees help maintain and repair streets, storm sewers, catch basins, and trails; perform blacktop and concrete repairs; and operate trucks and heavy equipment for hauling materials, snow plowing, street sweeping, and equipment transport. Work also includes jetting, catch basin cleaning, stormwater lift station tasks, and responding to calls and emergencies at various hours. In the Utilities Division, trainees assist with sanitary sewer cleaning, street reconstruction and rehabilitation, Gopher State One Call locate requests, hydrant operation and maintenance, and work involving lift stations, the water distribution system, the water treatment plant, and wells as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in construction or maintenance in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within nine months.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair City streets, storm sewers, catch basins, and trails.
Perform blacktop and concrete maintenance and repairs.
Operate trucks and heavy equipment to haul materials, plow snow, sweep streets, and transport equipment.
Perform jetting, catch basin cleaning, and stormwater lift station work.
Be available at various hours to respond to calls and emergency situations in order to serve the public.
Assist with sanitary sewer cleaning operations.
Assist with street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.
Complete Gopher State One Call locate requests.
Perform hydrant operation and maintenance tasks.
Assist with lift stations, the water distribution system, the water treatment plant, and wells, as assigned.