Water Distribution Operator Trainee

City of Minneapolis, MN•Minneapolis, MN

52d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position with no prior experience necessary. Under supervision, Trainees will perform manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the City's Water Distribution System and receive support in obtaining their Class D Water Supply System Operator Certificate. Additionally, the positions below are also open on the City of Minneapolis Career page, please review qualifications of each role before applying: Public Works Service Worker Trainee Public Works Service Worker I Public Works Service Worker II Water Distribution Operator Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | City of Minneapolis Availability: This position may involve shift work occasional weekend duty and/or requests to return to work for emergency water main repairs on a 24-hour basis, in all weather conditions. Salary: Starting salary for this position is $21.625 hourly. Information Sessions: Public Works will provide information sessions. Our Information Sessions offer you the opportunity to go beyond the website and talk to representatives about what skills Public Works is seeking and the application process. Please visit this link for the information sessions: Information Sessions - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Under supervision learn about the City's water distribution system and how to perform work related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and disinfecting system components. Learn about and how to utilize water distribution related technology tools such as ARC GIS, Enquesta, Star Programmer and Sono Phone. Learn and understand the impacts of varying soil profiles and erosion control. Under direct supervision, turn water service off and on for plumbing repairs, meter issues, or non-payment of the City Utility bill. Learn how to safely operate crew trucks, tapping machines, concrete saws, valve machines, jackhammers, pipe cutters, and a wide variety of other hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic and power equipment. Safely perform manual labor in excavations using appropriate tools and equipment outdoors in all weather conditions. Assist with locating and marking buried water infrastructure per Gopher State One Call requirements. Work with assigned crew members to learn how to troubleshoot issues and perform leak investigations to resolve water service concerns. Assist with disinfecting water mains after work is complete As training is progresses assist with the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water distribution system components, such as hydrants, valves, manholes, and water main to American Water Works Association standards, and with the installation, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and replacement of water meters and automated meter reading system devices. Actively pursue Water Supply System Operator D certification with the State of Minnesota.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license. Applicants must be able to present proof of a current valid driver's license at the time of the Workplace Simulation Test and at the time of hire.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Mechanical aptitude.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to learn and perform various procedures and practices used in the repair and maintenance of water maintenance and distribution systems.
Must be able to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets
Good interpersonal skills in communicating with residents from diverse communities.
Ability to anticipate the tools and materials required to perform basic tasks.
Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions.
Ability to become proficient in using mobile computers to complete work orders within 6 months of hire.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, stoop, and enter confined spaces

Nice To Haves

Related Experience Desirable

Responsibilities

Under supervision learn about the City's water distribution system and how to perform work related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and disinfecting system components.
Learn about and how to utilize water distribution related technology tools such as ARC GIS, Enquesta, Star Programmer and Sono Phone.
Learn and understand the impacts of varying soil profiles and erosion control.
Under direct supervision, turn water service off and on for plumbing repairs, meter issues, or non-payment of the City Utility bill.
Learn how to safely operate crew trucks, tapping machines, concrete saws, valve machines, jackhammers, pipe cutters, and a wide variety of other hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic and power equipment.
Safely perform manual labor in excavations using appropriate tools and equipment outdoors in all weather conditions.
Assist with locating and marking buried water infrastructure per Gopher State One Call requirements.
Work with assigned crew members to learn how to troubleshoot issues and perform leak investigations to resolve water service concerns.
Assist with disinfecting water mains after work is complete
As training is progresses assist with the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water distribution system components, such as hydrants, valves, manholes, and water main to American Water Works Association standards, and with the installation, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and replacement of water meters and automated meter reading system devices.
Actively pursue Water Supply System Operator D certification with the State of Minnesota.