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UTILITY OPERATOR I

City Of Minot

Minot, ND 58701 • $21 to $31 / yr • 10/15/2026

General

Job Description

Job 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 Thursday, October 29th 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 lift station buildings, grounds and equipment, maintenance and repair of water meters, and meter reading. 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 of a valid North Dakota Commercial Driver's License is highly preferred, with appropriate endorsements for equipment used. Applicants without the appropriate current commercial license will be reviewed based on previous work experience and education. Ability to obtain a valid North Dakota CDL and proper endorsements within one year of employment is required.

Compensation and Benets

  • 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 benetted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benets Guide for complete information.
  • North Dakota Veteran’s Preference Applicable under NDCC 37-19.1

Application Requirements

Requirement

Details

Online Application Required

A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through theCity of Minot website at https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs

Veterans’ Preference

Veteran’s preference: Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veterans’ Preference.

Questions?

Human Resources O?ce, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.

Email: hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission