CITY OF YANKTON

WATER DISTRIBUTION/WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 

The City of Yankton is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist in the Distribution/Collection system of the Department of Environmental Services.

Under direction, the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations Specialist is responsible for reading water meters and reporting meters for repair. This position flushes and maintains sewers; inspects and maintains sewer lift stations and fire hydrants, locate underground utilities and conducts service calls to turn water on or off for customers; delivers shut off notices; performs shut-off for delinquent accounts and work with contractors on new construction. This position performs replacement of water meters; exercises water main and fire hydrant valves and meters and makes water main taps and assists in water main repairs and collection pumps.

This position requires you to be on-call for one week at a time (including weekends and holidays), to respond to after-hours water distribution and wastewater collection emergencies.  This position will respond to on-call assignments for snow removal.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain within one year.  Candidates must pass Class I certification exams in distribution and collection and must maintain certification level through continuing education requirements set by the State.  Must be able to obtain a Class 3 Certifications within 2 years of eligibility.

Employees in an on-call position are required to live within fifteen miles of the legal corporate limits of the City.   Individuals who live more than fifteen miles outside the city limits of Yankton, SD, may make an application for employment.  However, if selected, you shall be required to comply with this policy within 120 days of employment.  This is a regular full-time position.  The salary range for this position is $46,442 to $58,796 (Range 30) per year, plus benefits.

Applications may be completed on the City’s website www.cityofyankton.org.  Persons needing accommodation to apply for this position should contact 605-668-5222.  Position is open until filled. New employees must meet pre-employment physical and drug screen requirements and background check.

The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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