Primary Objective
To create a pathways program to a Utility Operator position, the Utilities Division is looking for candidates interested in the water and wastewater fields combining work experience along with classroom instruction necessary to meet the testing qualifications for the CL-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater licenses. Once licensed, employees would be qualified to advance to a Utility Operator position.
Individual(s) will perform various types of manual labor, semi-skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City’s water distribution, water treatment, and wastewater collection systems.
To participate in the education programs necessary to meet the testing qualifications for Minnesota Cl-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater Operator licensure.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
Examples of Duties
When assigned to the Utility Operations
Operate, inspect and make repairs to the wastewater collection system, including lift stations
Operate, inspect and make repairs to the water distribution infrastructure
Install, read and repair residential and commercial meters as needed
Assist in excavation of water and sewer repairs, including set-ups for traffic control
Use all relevant Utilities’ computerized applications and data collection tools
Operate trucks and other equipment (non-CDL)
Observe safety regulations; operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
Perform groundskeeping and landscaping duties
Work with or for other Public Works Divisions as assigned, including snowplowing and other maintenance activities
Complete training programs as assigned
Complete Utility Operator education program
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned
When assigned to the Water Treatment Plant
Perform routine process control analyses
Observe safety regulations; operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
Use all plant control systems and data collection and retrieval tools according to standard operating procedures
Perform cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of water supply and treatment plant equipment
Perform labor necessary to complete assigned tasks on various Utilities projects
Properly collect and transport water samples and perform limited analyses
Respond promptly, professionally and accurately to customer service calls
Complete training programs as assigned
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
Interest in drinking water supply, treatment technologies or wastewater collection systems
Demonstrates ability to perform strenuous manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent
Valid Minnesota driver’s license
Possess basic computer skills
Desirable Qualifications
Possess a valid Minnesota Commercial Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements
Experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer for education or work purposes
Experience working or interacting with culturally diverse populations
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
Supplemental Information
Supervision Of Others
This position may provide intermittent job site instructions to contract personnel or seasonal employees.
Conditions Of Employment
Must maintain Water and Wastewater licenses
Must maintain the Class B commercial driver’s license
Anticipated Hiring Range: $30.64 – $33.15 Hourly
2026 Full Salary Range: $30.64 – $41.94 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
10 days paid vacation per year
13 days paid personal leave per year
13 paid holidays per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
Employee health and dental insurance
Paid employee life insurance
Paid employee disability insurance
Employer/employee paid pension
Deferred compensation
Tuition assistance program
Health club membership reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Other optional benefits
Great suburban location, on bus line
Free employee parking
(Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City.
The Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process.
If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also.
The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public.
A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer.
The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
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Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
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The advertised wage for this position is $30.64 - $33.15 hourly. If selected, would you be willing to accept this starting wage?
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No
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Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
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Please indicate below which best describes your level of education:
High school graduate or equivalent
Some college or vocational coursework completed
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree (or higher)
None of the above
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If you indicated you possess a degree or have completed college/vocation coursework, please list the school attended and degree earned or focus of coursework taken.
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Please Select Which Driver's License You Currently Possess
I possess a valid Commercial Class A
I possess a valid Commercial Class B
I possess a valid Class D license
I do not possess a valid driver's license
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Do you possess a tanker endorsement?
Yes
No
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Have you taken and passed an air brake test?
Yes
No
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Do you possess basic computer skills with general word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email?
Yes
No
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Are you proficient in utilizing a tablet or personal computer for education or work purposes?
Yes
No
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Do you possess experience operating any of the following small hand tools and minor equipment: hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic equipment?
Saws
Grinders
Riding mowers
Hydraulic equipment
Electrical equipment
Pneumatic equipment
None of the above
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If you indicated you possess experience operating saws, grinders, riding mowers or hydraulic, electrical, or pneumatic equipment, please explain your usage of EACH choice selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please indicate whether you possess experience, within the last five years, working in the following:
Landscape maintenance
Construction
Plumbing
Electrical
None of the above
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If you indicated you possess experience working in landscape maintenance, construction, plumbing and/or electrical, please describe your experience in EACH area, including dates of employment, company, and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please Indicate Whether You Possess Experience In The Following
Snow plowing
Salting
Sanding
Hauling snow
None of the above
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If you indicated you possess experience in snow removal operations, including plowing, salting, sanding and hauling snow, please describe your experience in EACH area. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please indicate whether you possess experience, within the last five years, working for a public utilities department.
I possess less than 1 year experience working for a public utilities department.
I possess 1-2 years experience working for a public utilities department.
I possess over 2 years experience working for a public utilities department.
I do not possess experience working for a public utilities department.
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If you indicated you possess experience, within the last five years, working for a public utilities department, please describe your experience, including dates, employer, and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess a Water Operator's License?
Yes
No
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Do you posses a Wastewater Operator's license?
Yes
No
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Are you able to work overtime, shift changes, including evenings and weekends, holidays and be on call as necessary or assigned?
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No
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
Spanish - FLUENT
Somali - FLUENT
Vietnamese - FLUENT
Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
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If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
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Required Question