Utility Trainee

Full Job Description

The City of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is seeking individuals to join our Supply Systems team. As a Utility Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform a variety of tasks while receiving training to obtain your Driver's License.

Candidates hired now will be joining at an exciting time as they will have the opportunity to promote onto the water distribution team where SPRWS has just launched a new program to remove all lead service lines from their service area over the coming years.

Saint Paul Regional Water Services will be hosting the following optional in-person opportunity for people interested in learning more about the Utility Trainee position:

• Thursday, January 22nd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Saint Paul Regional Water Services- 1900 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN
    • Meet current City employees and supervisors
    • Apply on site

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Work for extended periods of time performing manual labor maintenance work on varied terrain, including trimming, planting and seeding, watering, trash cleanup, grass cutting, shoveling, and emptying trash containers.
• Assist watershed crews in operations including hauling brush and debris, chipping brush, assisting in the installation of fences, and other related duties.
• Learn about the SPRWS water production and distribution systems and how to perform work related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of system components.
• Learn to operate equipment including walk behind weed whips, brush cutters, hedgers, blowers, shovels, lawn mowers, wheelbarrows and other tools and equipment as directed.
• Lift and carry equipment, tools, and supplies of up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Bend, crawl, climb, shovel, and stoop for long periods of time, and walk, lift, push, pull, stoop, and stand on uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance which may include checking oil, tire greasing, changing blades, etc. Learn to make minor repairs and report abnormalities.
• Learn to drive vehicles related to operations and maintenance tasks. Take steps to obtain a MN Class D driver's license, if not already licensed.
• Operate in difficult, hazardous, and unpredictable work environments such as rain, snow, ice, and high winds. May be exposed to fumes, irritants, and/or gases.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position:
This position is located at Saint Paul Regional Water Services, 1900 Rice Street, Saint Paul, 55113. Utility Trainees work outdoors in all types of weather and are scheduled for weekday daytime shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals.

At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve.

Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age.

Additional Information:

• SPRWS Utility Trainee employees who pass the trainee program and have obtained a Class D Driver’s License will be eligible to apply for a Water Utility Worker I position.
• Failure to obtain a Class D driver’s license will result in termination of employment. Extensions due to extenuating circumstances may be considered.
• If at any point it is determined by the department that the trainee is unable to successfully complete the Utility Trainee duties or meet the requirements of a Water Utility Worker I, the trainee may be terminated.

Qualifications

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and receive an assessment score of 75% or higher will be placed on a hiring list for consideration.

You will be notified of your status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire.

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.