Sewer Collection Technician

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.95 - $25.91 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.