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Careers with the Town of Trafalgar

Serve Your Community and Build Your Future

At the Town of Trafalgar, we believe that great communities are built by great people. Our team is made up of individuals who take pride in serving their neighbors, improving public services, and helping Trafalgar continue to grow responsibly and beautifully.

Even when specific positions aren’t open, we welcome applications from individuals who want to make a difference. Whether your strengths lie in administration, public works, utilities, public safety, or community engagement, there may be a future place for you on our team.

When positions become available, the Town Manager reviews submitted applications and reaches out to qualified candidates. By sharing your interest now, you’ll be first in line when opportunities arise.

How to Apply:

Complete the form below to submit your interest in working with the Town of Trafalgar. Be sure to include your contact information, any relevant experience, and the type of role you’re interested in.

Current Open Positions

Utility Technician (Full-Time)

Job Title: Utility Technician

Department: Water/Wastewater/Streets

General Description:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sanitary Sewer Collection System, Water Distribution System, Storm Water, and Streets. 

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of the Utility Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be designated from time to time. 

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant operations consisting of daily sampling, monitoring, and performing laboratory analysis in accordance to the NPDES Permit. Maintenance on the equipment, vehicles, lift stations, sanitary sewer collection system, and grounds. 
  • Water Distribution System operations consisting of daily sampling, testing, monitoring, installation, and repairs of the infrastructure, such as repairing water lines, installing water service lines and meters, etc. 
  • Street Department consists of all types of street-related repairs and maintenance, such as patching, sign installation and maintenance, mowing, snow removal, street sweeping, vehicle and equipment maintenance, tree trimming, spraying weeds, etc. 
  • Must be willing to work nights and be on a call rotation, including weekends and holidays, and emergency calls as needed. 

Equipment Knowledge:

  • Must have the ability to learn and use a variety of hand tools such as a chainsaw, weed eater, mower, welder, basic shop tools, gas-powered pumps, shovel, rake, broom, etc. 
  • Must have the ability to learn and use a variety of power equipment, such as a skid steer loader, mini excavator, tractor, dump truck, snow removal equipment, etc. 

Critical Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of Dept. Policies, procedures, standards, rules, and regulations. 
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in the water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system. 
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public. 
  • Must be able to multitask, work at a moderate pace, ability to learn quickly and efficiently. 

Educational Requirements:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical requirements are identified as heavy work, lifting, kneeling, crawling, and must be strenuous at times
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment: 

  • The conditions will require the employee to work outside in all types of weather conditions. 
  • May be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. 
  • May be exposed to noise, hazards, oil, and atmospheric conditions in which one or more of the following can affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, and or poor ventilation. 

Safety Equipment:

  • May be required to use: hard hat, rubber gloves, earplugs, safety gasses, gloves, harness, ropes, air monitor, and confined space entry equipment. 

 

Download Utility Tech Job Description

Job Title: Utility Crew Member

Department: Water/Wastewater/Streets

General Description:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sanitary Sewer Collection System, Water Distribution System, Storm Water, and Streets. 

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of the Utility Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be designated from time to time. 

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant operations consisting of daily sampling, monitoring, and performing laboratory analysis in accordance to the NPDES Permit. Maintenance on the equipment, vehicles, lift stations, sanitary sewer collection system, and grounds. 
  • Water Distribution System operations consisting of daily sampling, testing, monitoring, installation, and repairs of the infrastructure, such as repairing water lines, installing water service lines and meters, etc. 
  • Street Department consists of all types of street-related repairs and maintenance, such as patching, sign installation and maintenance, mowing, snow removal, street sweeping, vehicle and equipment maintenance, tree trimming, spraying weeds, etc. 
  • Must be willing to work nights and be on a call rotation, including weekends and holidays, and emergency calls as needed. 

Equipment Knowledge:

  • Must have the ability to learn and use a variety of hand tools such as a chainsaw, weed eater, mower, welder, basic shop tools, gas-powered pumps, shovel, rake, broom, etc. 
  • Must have the ability to learn and use a variety of power equipment, such as a skid steer loader, mini excavator, tractor, dump truck, snow removal equipment, etc. 

Critical Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of Dept. Policies, procedures, standards, rules, and regulations. 
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in the water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system. 
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public. 
  • Must be able to multitask, work at a moderate pace, ability to learn quickly and efficiently. 

Educational Requirements:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical requirements are identified as heavy work, lifting, kneeling, crawling, and must be strenuous at times
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment: 

  • The conditions will require the employee to work outside in all types of weather conditions. 
  • May be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. 
  • May be exposed to noise, hazards, oil, and atmospheric conditions in which one or more of the following can affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, and or poor ventilation. 

Safety Equipment:

  • May be required to use: hard hat, rubber gloves, earplugs, safety gasses, gloves, harness, ropes, air monitor, and confined space entry equipment. 
Download Utility Crew Member Job Description