Job Description
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.14 - $25.03 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, May 2, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for operating and maintaining complex landfill gas and leachate collection systems. Perform inspections, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of landfill gas equipment. Collect environmental samples, conduct inspections, and monitor and maintain landfill systems to ensure accordance with all applicable regulations and requirements. The majority of this work will be performed outdoors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in a related science and two (2) years’ experience air quality and water sampling; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Work experience in landfill, gas pipeline, or related infrastructure and/or utilities desirable.
Ability to work a four ten-hour day work week schedule and rotating shifts to cover Standby time required to accommodate 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week emergencies. Must have the ability to respond on site within 30 minutes for after-hour emergency call-ins such as alarms or system malfunctions.
Must be operator-qualified for safety sensitive gas pipeline-related tasks within one (1) year of hire as required by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
- The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
- 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
- New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
- Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.