UTILITY OPERATOR I at City of Minot

Minot, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

31.11

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manual Labor, Semi-Skilled Work, Water Meter Installation, Water Meter Removal, Water Meter Connecting, Water Meter Disconnecting, Water Meter Maintenance, Water Meter Repair, Meter Reading, Lift Station Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Underground Utility Repair, Commercial Driver's License

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

If you are interested in serving your community and making an impact, we’re looking for you! The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level position of Utility Operator I in the Water Distribution Department, with an application deadline of Wednesday, March 25th 2026. All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Friday, March 27th 2026. Nature of Work This is manual and some semi-skilled work, assisting in the installation and removal, connecting and disconnecting of water meters, maintenance and repair of water meters, and meter reading. Maintenance and repair of lift station buildings, grounds and equipment. Repair and maintenance of all city-owned underground utilities. Work is performed under the supervision of a Utility Foreman or Lead. Please read the attached job description for complete details. Education, Experience, Other Requirements * Completion of high school and one year experience in general laboring and construction work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. * Possession or ability to obtain within 6 months a valid North Dakota commercial driver's license and proper endorsements. Compensation and Beneﬁts * The assigned salary range for Utility Operator I under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is Grade 50, with an annual base salary range of $43,593- $64,713, which is $20.96- $31.11 * This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime. * This is a fully beneﬁtted position. Please see the current City of Minot Beneﬁts Guide [https://cityofminot.mybenefitsapp.com/benefit-guide/] for complete information. * North Dakota Veteran’s Preference Applicable under NDCC 37-19.1 [https://www.veterans.nd.gov/benefits-and-services/veterans-preference-nd] Application Requirements Requirement Details Online Application Required A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website at https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs [https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs] Testing requirement All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Friday, March 27th 2026. Questions? Human Resources Oﬃce, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW. Email: hr @minotnd.gov EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission

Responsibilities

This entry-level role involves manual and semi-skilled work assisting with the installation, removal, connection, and disconnection of water meters, along with their maintenance and reading. Responsibilities also include the maintenance and repair of lift station buildings, grounds, equipment, and all city-owned underground utilities.