Description

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.