Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Are you ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service? The City of Sioux Falls Water Service team is seeking a community-oriented individual to join us as a Water Service Technician. With a population of over 210,000 citizens relying on our services, we are committed to surpassing customer expectations at every turn, ensuring the highest quality of water from its source to the tap.

As a Water Service Technician, you will play a crucial role on our team, engaging extensively with our valued customers. Your primary responsibility will involve servicing the metering components of our utilities. Join our supportive and fast-paced team, where a positive atmosphere fuels our collective success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus designation as a licensed plumber or relevant trade school education or a minimum of two (2) years in a customer service field; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess a valid South Dakota Water Distribution Class I certificate within one (1) year of hire.

Must be willing to work standby and extended hours in variable weather conditions when required.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.

Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of hire a valid forklift operation certificate.

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224 West 9th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Benefits for full time employees:

· 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 via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 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.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.