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The City of Hartford is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Wastewater Plant Specialist to oversee the daily operations of the City’s Aeromod mechanical wastewater treatment plant. Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the Aeromod mechanical wastewater treatment plant to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.

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CITY OF HARTFORDPOSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Wastewater Plant Specialist Department: Public Works Supervisor: Public Works Superintendent Classification: Regular Full-Time EmployeeWork Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position requires availability for emergency response after hours, including evenings and weekends.<hr/><h3>JOB SUMMARY</h3>The City of Hartford is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Wastewater Plant Specialist to oversee the daily operations of the City’s Aeromod mechanical wastewater treatment plant. This position requires strong technical knowledge, self-motivation, and a commitment to maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Wastewater Plant Specialist is responsible for plant testing, reporting, maintenance, and general upkeep of the facility and grounds while ensuring compliance with all environmental and safety regulations.<hr/><h3>JOB LOCATION</h3>The majority of work will be performed within the city limits of Hartford, South Dakota. Occasional duties may be assigned outside municipal boundaries.<hr/><h3>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</h3><ul><li>Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the Aeromod mechanical wastewater treatment plant to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.</li><li>Conduct routine wastewater testing and sampling; maintain accurate records in compliance with state and federal regulations.</li><li>Prepare and submit required regulatory reports to state agencies in a timely manner.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve operational, mechanical, and process-related issues.</li><li>Oversee maintenance and repair of plant equipment, including pumps, blowers, motors, and related machinery.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance and emergency repairs.</li><li>Monitor, maintain, and repair wastewater lift stations, including debris removal, inspections, pump and float cleaning, and minor repairs.</li><li>Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and chemicals necessary for safe plant operation.</li><li>Monitor plant performance data and make operational adjustments as needed.</li><li>Perform general facility maintenance, including cleaning, sanding, painting, and grounds upkeep.</li><li>Perform physical activities including walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><hr/><h3>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and maintenance practices.</li><li>Ability to operate motor vehicles, tractors, generators, pumps, hand and power tools, laboratory equipment, and detection devices.</li><li>Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.</li><li>Ability to recognize inefficient, unusual, or unsafe operating conditions.</li><li>Basic computer and office equipment skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.</li></ul><hr/><h3>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li>High school diploma or GED required; degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field preferred.</li><li>Minimum of two years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.</li><li>Class II Wastewater Certification required; must obtain Class III Wastewater Certification within three years of hire.</li><li>Valid driver’s license required; Class B CDL required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.</li><li>Certified Spraying certification required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.</li><li>Any combination of education and experience may be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with wastewater certification.</li></ul><hr/><h3>COMPENSATION</h3>The City of Hartford offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes insurance, paid leave, and retirement among others. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Starting wage range: $25.00–$40.00 per hour.<hr/><h3>HOW TO APPLY</h3>Interested candidates should submit an application and resume outlining their qualifications and experience to:City of Hartford 125 N. Main Avenue Hartford, SD 57033The job description and application form are available online at <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" target="_new">www.hartfordsd.us</a>.<hr/>The City of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #hc220778

City of Hartford

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Blowers

Communication Skills

Driver's License

Electricity

Employee Relations

Environmental Compliance

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Establish Priorities

Federal Laws and Regulations

Hand Tools

High School Diploma

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Hydraulic Engineering

Identify Issues

Inventory Management

Laboratory Equipment

Maintain Compliance

Maintenance Services

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Operations

Organizational Skills

Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)

Performance Analysis

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Public Works

Pumps

Record Keeping

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reports

Regulatory Submissions

Safety Compliance

Safety Standards

Safety/Work Safety

State Laws and Regulations

Time Management

Writing Skills

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Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in support of county landfill operations.MAJOR DUTIES<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>Operates loader to push solid waste, load and unload trucks, and assists with snow removal.</li><li>Operates a compactor; places and packs solid waste.</li><li>Operates a scraper to move dirt and cover solid waste.</li><li>Operates a roll-off truck/hook truck to load and unload various materials.</li><li>Operates skid steer, dozer, road grader, water truck, tractor and chip spreader, and other landfill equipment.</li><li>Maintains roads and grading of landfill site.</li><li>Ensures proper erosion control of landfill area.</li><li>Compacts waste into landfill space to ensure proper compaction is achieved.</li><li>Fuels equipment daily; completes daily equipment inspections; records daily inspection and service log.</li><li>Cleans equipment and performs routine maintenance.</li><li>Loades roll-off containers with residential waste for hauling to compaction area.</li><li>Patrols county dump sites; removes large or potential damaging materials; collects litter.</li><li>Provides direction and assistance to customers.</li><li>Performs related duties.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>Knowledge of landfill operations rules and regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of landfill operation.</li><li>Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles.</li><li>Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.</li><li>Skill in the operation of landfill equipment.</li><li>Skill in providing customer services.</li><li>Skill in oral and written communication.</li></ul>SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe Landfill Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions.The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.GUIDELINESGuidelines include state and federal environmental rules and regulations and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>The work consists of related equipment operation duties.Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.</li><li>The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of county landfill operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.</li></ul>CONTACTS<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.</li><li>Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.</li><li>The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves.</li></ul>SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYNone.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul style="padding-left:72px"><li>Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.</li><li>Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.</li><li>Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer #hc244418

Brown County

Heavy Equipment Operator- Landfill

Bulldozer

CDL Driver's License

Class A License

Compactor

Customer Support/Service

Heavy Equipment/Vehicles

Heavy Lifting

Infectious Diseases

Loading/Unloading

Motor Grader

Skid Steer Loader

Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection

Wheel Tractor Scraper

Lien Transportation has provided excavation, dirt work, civil site work, and asphalt paving services for over 100 years in the Aberdeen, SD and surrounding area. Our equipment operators must be able to operate loaders, graders, skid steers, dozers, backhoes, asphalt pavers, and rollers and must also have a valid driver’s license.

Lien Transportation Company in Aberdeen, SD, has openings for Heavy Equipment Operators!  We respect and highly value hard working employees who put an emphasis on quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and reliability. Lien Transportation has provided excavation, dirt work, civil site work, and asphalt paving services for over 100 years in the Aberdeen, SD and surrounding area.  Our equipment operators must be able to operate loaders, graders, skid steers, dozers, backhoes, asphalt pavers, and rollers and must also have a valid driver’s license.Lien Transportation offers Top Wages with a starting pay of $23 plus/hour and Employees get paid on a weekly basis.  We also offer a 401K Retirement Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Health Insurance.  Work sites are within a 100 mile radius with no out of town overnight stays required.  Work Monday thru Friday and occasional Saturday.    If you enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done while working for a company who truly cares about its employees, please consider joining our team at Lien Transportation.  Go to our website <a href="http://www.lientransportation.com/" rel="nofollow">www.lientransportation.com</a> and fill out an online application or stop by our office at 2204 W. Hwy 12, Aberdeen and pick up a paper copy.Lien Transportation Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.  #hc73185

Lien Transportation

Heavy Equipment Operators

Asphalt Paver

Backhoe Loader

Customer Satisfaction

Excavation

Liens

Loaders

Have a thorough understanding of material thickness, type of material being laid, and material temperature for determining rolling range. Make frequency and amplitude adjustments depending on mix design, material thickness, temperature zone, and density.

Location<ul><li>Job located in Huron, SD, relocation or commuting is required.</li></ul>Description<ul><li>Asphalt Paving & Materials Company is a heavy highway paving contractor that operates in South Dakota. We are looking for motivated individuals that would like to help in our asphalt operations. We operate our laydown operation historically around Huron, and De Smet South Dakota.</li></ul>Payment Structure<ul><li>$26.07 per Hour</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>2 Weeks Paid Vacation</li><li>$150.00 per Week Per Diem</li><li>Cover 100% of Health Insurance Premiums</li><li>4% 401K Matching</li><li>On the Job Training</li></ul>Roles & Responsibilities<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Use your roller to create an asphalt surface that is structurally sound as well as smooth.</li><li>Maintain your machine and report any malfunctions to your supervisor.</li><li>Show up to work on time, and sober.</li><li>Keep track of where you worked during the day, what you did, as well as any fuel that you used, and document that on your time ticket.</li><li>Check your machines oil, and hydraulic fluid levels daily.</li><li>Grease your machine to maintain well lubricated moving parts.</li><li>Monitor your fuel and water level to ensure that you do not run out of either.</li><li>Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.</li><li>Communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material or finished mat.</li><li>Understand proper techniques for rolling transverse joints.</li><li>Recognize flow lines and inverts.</li><li>Try to minimize roller marks.</li><li>Make frequency and amplitude adjustments depending on mix design, material thickness, temperature zone, and density.</li><li>Have a thorough understanding of material thickness, type of material being laid, and material temperature for determining rolling range.</li><li>Works with paving crew with hand rolling, wacker work, manholes and catch basins.</li><li>Help trim edge lines and pickup excess asphalt material.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous rolling experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Reliable personal transportation.</li></ul> #hc153393

Asphalt Paving and Materials

Roller Operator

Amplitude

Health Insurance

We are actively contracting motivated Owner-Operator drivers with their own authority to run consistent freight across multiple trailer types. Our dispatch team brings 30+ years of real-world transportation and logistics experience across local, regional, and over-the-road operations.

<h2>OWNER-OPERATOR DRIVERS – ALL TRAILER TYPES (1099 Independent Contractor)</h2>Now Contracting Owner-Operators NationwideWe are actively contracting motivated Owner-Operator drivers with their own authority to run consistent freight across multiple trailer types. Our dispatch team brings 30+ years of real-world transportation and logistics experience across local, regional, and over-the-road operations.Trailer Types We Dispatch:<ul><li>Dry Van</li><li>Reefer</li><li>Flatbed</li><li>Step Deck</li><li>RGN / Lowboy</li><li>Car Haul</li><li>Oilfield & Specialized</li><li>Marine & Heavy Haul</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Active MC Authority (preferred)</li><li>Valid insurance</li><li>CDL-A</li><li>Owner-operated truck</li><li>Ready to run and communicate professionally</li></ul><blockquote>If you do not yet have your own MC Authority, you may still apply for placement with approved carrier partners.</blockquote>Compensation:<ul><li>Pay is based on trailer type and freight lane</li><li>Weekly settlements</li><li>Trailer options available for qualified drivers</li></ul>What We Provide:<ul><li>Dedicated, experienced dispatch support</li><li>Consistent load sourcing</li><li>Rate negotiation and market guidance</li><li>Compliance coordination</li><li>Two-dispatcher team support</li></ul>This is a long-term independent contractor opportunity for Owner-Operators seeking professional dispatch representation and consistent freight.Apply today to schedule a direct qualification call. 
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