Public Service Worker (PSW) I -Streets (FT) - Public Works

Public Service Worker (PSW) I -Streets (FT) - Public Works

Salary

$34.00 - $42.89 Hourly

Location

Public Works Bldg A, 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Benefit Eligible (40 Hours)

Job Number

2026-00098-BF/JM

Department

Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

Vacancies

1

Address

Public Works Building B, 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type

Open to the public

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Position Summary

This position focuses on the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of City streets and associated infrastructure, including storm sewer systems, traffic signs, streetlights, sidewalks, and related public assets.

Under the direction of the divisional Field Supervisors and Lead Workers, this position performs physically demanding, hands-on manual labor in support of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include the operation, repair, maintenance, and construction of the Citys streets, parks, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, as well as other associated infrastructure. The position regularly requires the use of hand and power tools, operation of equipment and vehicles, lifting and moving heavy materials, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and performing other strenuous physical tasks. The position also provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.

NOTE: Brooklyn Park Local 49 members will be given priority placement in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement at five (5) days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance repair to include crack sealing, patching, sweeping.
• Perform concrete curb, sidewalk and pedestrian ramp replacement to meet ADA compliance.
• Perform snow and ice control to include street, cul-de-sac, and sidewalk & trail plowing. Ice control as warranted/necessary on streets.
• Perform sign repair to include inspections, GIS data collection, replacement and striping/marking.
• Perform MS4 inspections of storm sewer system to meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Requirements.
• Perform storm sewer system repair/maintenance of catch basins, storm water utility holes, storm pipes, storm water ponds, and creeks including cleaning, rebuilding, unclogging de-icing and dredging.
• Perform streetlight and traffic signal repair and pole painting.
• Perform tree trimming along storm sewer and sidewalk right of way.
• Locate and mark underground utilities; keep records, as necessary.
• Perform road maintenance operations in accordance with the pavement rating management plan.
• Perform inspections involving milling, paving and concrete replacement projects.
• Responsible for proper placement of traffic control devices in accordance with MUTC guidelines while working in roadways.
• Performs emergency hazardous materials response procedures.
• Provides assistance with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Provides assistance in emergency or essential operations to all divisions including parks, streets and utility maintenance divisions.
• Assist other departments in their service delivery, repairs and maintenance.
• Receives and responds to requests and work orders. Follows up on complaints and other matters of public interest related to the City infrastructure, service, and maintenance.
• Deals courteously, effectively and tactfully with the public.
• Performs standby duties on scheduled rotation.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

18 years of age or older

Experience

One (1) year of experience in equipment operation and general equipment maintenance for a maintenance operation

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Class "D" drivers license at time of hire
• Class "B" required within 1 year of hire
• Class "A" required within 2 years of hire

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and execute written and oral instructions
• Ability to be cross trained in the divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks in one or more of the following divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in climatic extremes common to Minnesota
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Valid class "B" or higher drivers license
• Two (2)+ years of experience in equipment operation
• Two (2)+ years of experience in street maintenance
• Two (2)+ years of experience working in a municipal setting
• Previous experience snow plowing streets, sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy
• Full-time, non-exempt, union position; standard work hours are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from November through April; and four (4) ten- (10) hour days from May through October with the possibility of working weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
• Ability to successfully complete a physical examination, including passing a drug test
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to manipulate, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision
• Visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts
• Use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms-length
• Ability to operate machines, motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
• Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is in a moderately noisy location

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Brooklyn Park and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49, AFL-CIO.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division: Public Works/Streets Division

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $34.00 per hour, plus full-time Local 49 labor agreement benefit package

Pay Progression

Based on the Local 49 contract with the City of Brooklyn Park, with satisfactory performance an employee would receive an increase after 6 months to be at step 2, followed by another increase after one year to be at step 3. Full step progression is 7 steps over 4.5 years total. The current salary range is $34.00-$42.89 Hourly. Note that wages are based on the 2026/2027 contract.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one (1) year of experience with equipment operation and general equipment maintenance for a maintenance operation?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Class "D" drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Class "B" CDL?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Class "A" CDL?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work weekends, holidays, outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires performing physically demanding, hands-on manual labor, which includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Are you able to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09

Which level best describes your experience working for a municipality in a Streets department?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

Which level best describes your experience with equipment operation such as dump trucks, skid steers, loaders, sweepers, etc.?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

11

Which level best describes your experience in street maintenance such as concrete replacement, hot mix patching, paving, sweeping, sign repair, etc.?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

What level best describes your experience with snow plowing streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and cul-de-sacs in municipalities?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

13

Which level best describes your experience working as part of a crack sealing crew?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

14

Which level best describes your experience with rebuilding catch basins, manholes and/or outfalls?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

15

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

16

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

17

Which level best describes your experience regarding snow plowing streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots and cul-de sacs?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

18

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

Required Question

Employer City of Brooklyn Park

Address 5200 85th Avenue N

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Phone 763-493-8016

Website http://www.brooklynpark.org