Light Equipment Operator - Utilities

Work with a great team in the west metro on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in beautiful Shorewood!  Enjoy a flexible schedule and a variety of duties.  The Light Equipment Operator  - Utilities performs skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor for the Shorewood Public Work's department with a focus on City Utilities.  The position responsibilities include the operations, maintenance and repair of city utilities including related operations such as sanitary sewer, municipal water system, and storm sewer.  

• Supports and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on the city’s core values of respect, integrity, communication, positive attitude, teamwork, and responsiveness.  
• Supports organizational development efforts for a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion, equity, and performance measurement.    
• Works cooperatively with others; responds to internal and external customers alike providing exceptional customer service.   Develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to personal interactions.  
• Proactively resolves conflicts based on the greater good of the team, the city, and the community to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace.  
• Embrace the City’s Mission, Management Philosophy and Core Values/Attributes by carrying out ones duties with a high degree of professionalism, honesty, and truthfulness.  
• Performs skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor in the maintenance of city street.

• Performs skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor in the operation, maintenance and repair of city utilities and related operations, including sanitary sewer, municipal water system, and storm sewer. 
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others, even during emergencies and challenging situations, maintain a positive work attitude, and not negatively impact the morale of others.
• Must maintain an attitude of respect and professionalism at all times.
• Operates, maintains and repairs Sanitary Sewer System.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical pump panels, and wastewater pumps.
• Performs inspections of sanitary sewer connections, disconnections, and pressure testing of services.
• Maintains wastewater lift stations.
• Operates, maintains and repairs municipal water system.
• Operates, troubleshoots and repairs well control panels, fluoride and chlorine pumps and injection systems.
• Performs inspections for water service connections and disconnections.
• Maintains City fire hydrants for water maintenance and fire suppression.
• Performs required chlorine, fluoride and water testing as required by the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of storm sewers, ditches and culverts.
• Performs drain cleaning manually and utilizing vacuum equipment.
• Performs snow removal from streets, parking lots, ice rinks, trails, and sidewalks.
• Maintains and repairs City streets including blacktopping, and culverts repair.
• Performs confined space entries of sanitary sewer and municipal water systems in a safe manner and in accordance with OSHA safety standards and City policies.
• Maintains accurate records of sanitary sewer and municipal water service ties.
• Attends safety meetings as required and follows necessary safety precautions.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Responds for on-call duty and emergency call-outs as required for snow removal and ice control operations, severe rainstorms and other emergency conditions.
• Must be available for on-call duties on a rotating basis and for work on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of two (2) years experience in a municipal utility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.    Great benefits including excellent vacation package!