Sewer Collection Technician

Join the team serving the City of Sioux Falls. • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Sioux Falls, we are committed to making a positive impact on our community and environment. As a leader in sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship, we work to ensure that our collection systems are efficient, effective, and resilient. We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in safeguarding our community’s water resources and enhancing our quality of life. As a Collection Technician, you will be on the front lines of maintaining and improving our collection system. Your efforts will help protect local water bodies, reduce flood risks, and promote environmental stability. Typical schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with summers working 4-day workweeks (Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). In addition, be willing to work standby and varied schedules to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED certification.
• Experience desired in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mains, pipes, and services; heavy equipment operation or related work in the sanitary and storm systems; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (with no restrictions) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• Must possess a valid Class I South Dakota Wastewater Collection Certificate within one year of hire.
• Willing to work standby and varied schedules to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving our collection system.
• Protecting local water bodies.
• Reducing flood risks.
• Promoting environmental stability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System.
• Employees receive a 6% match.
• Employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED