Operations Technician for the Water and Wastewater Unit in Gnesta Municipality

In Gnesta Municipality, we are 850 employees working passionately to provide our residents and visitors with the best possible service. With us, you help build an attractive municipality where dialogue, openness, and good treatment permeate the organization. You are warmly welcome to join us.

The position is located within the Community Development Administration, which handles municipality-wide issues such as strategic and physical planning, regulatory enforcement regarding environmental and building matters, and regional development. This administration also holds the consolidated responsibility for the municipality's technical supply services, including waste and sanitation, water and sewage, streets, roads, and parks. The administration works on behalf of the Municipal Executive Board and the Community Development Committee.

Do you want to be part of the long-term and purposeful development of Gnesta Municipality's water and wastewater facilities? We offer an exciting and stimulating job alongside competent and dedicated colleagues. The unit, consisting of 12 employees, is tasked with delivering drinking water, managing wastewater, and directing stormwater within the urban areas of the municipality. The water and wastewater facility includes 4 waterworks, 3 treatment plants, stormwater facilities, pumping stations, and pipe networks. Water and wastewater supply is a high-priority issue for the municipality, which is currently in a major development phase. The water and wastewater unit is expected to build both a new waterworks and a new treatment plant solution. In addition, significant renewal work will take place on both the facilities and the pipe networks. The position is located within the Water and Wastewater Unit, which is part of the Community Development Administration.

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Job Responsibilities

As an Operations Technician in Gnesta Municipality, you will have an stimulating and varied role where you work with significant personal responsibility and the opportunity to influence. You will become part of a dedicated team that together ensures our residents receive safe and sustainable water every day.

In this role, you will work with water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities, with a primary focus on the operation of our waterworks.

The tasks are varied and include operation and supervision, preventive maintenance, and sampling. Our modern and well-developed monitoring system gives you good conditions to follow processes and make the right decisions in daily work. You will also be involved in development work and various projects that drive the business forward. On-call duty is included in the role.

To thrive with us, we believe you have a genuine interest in problem-solving and technical processes. You work in a structured manner, take responsibility, and ensure that your tasks are carried out effectively. This role suits you if you appreciate a broad assignment and can switch between different work areas and methods.

We are looking for a colleague who can work both independently and collaboratively. At our workplace, job satisfaction and community are important, which is why we place great emphasis on good treatment and cooperation. You are also confident in meeting municipal residents and answering their questions in a professional manner.

Qualifications and Merits

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working as an operations technician in water and wastewater operations
Or other competence that the employer deems equivalent
Technical competence
Computer skills
Category B driver's license
Good knowledge of the Swedish language

It is meritorious if you have:

Education as an operations technician or process technician
Education in control and regulation technology
Experience and knowledge of water and treatment plant processes, process technology
Category BE driver's license

Employment Terms

Type of employment: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-07-15 or as agreed.

As an employee in Gnesta Municipality, you should feel secure and be able to maintain a good balance between leisure, family life, and work. You have several excellent employment benefits, such as a fitness allowance, extended parental leave, and good insurance coverage. Read more about the municipality's employment benefits at gnesta.se/anstallningsformaner.

In some recruitment processes, we require you to present a certificate of conduct from the Swedish Police Authority. This is part of our work to create a safe and secure environment for children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups.

We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants with different experiences and backgrounds.

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