Public Works Trainee

Public Works Trainee

Salary

$61,568.00 - $63,876.80 Annually

Location

Public Works Facility Burnsville, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00462

Division

Community Operations

Department

Public Works - Streets

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Burnsville is currently hiring Public Works Trainees for openings in both the Streets and Utilities divisions. This position performs entry-level and semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's street and utility systems under the direction of Divisional Superintendents and Crew Leads.

This is a limited-duration, full-time, union-benefited position lasting up to a maximum of two years. The position provides training and experience to develop the skills necessary to become a fully qualified Public Works Maintenance Worker. Each trainee position will terminate at the conclusion of two years unless the individual is hired into a Public Works Maintenance Worker position before that time.

Position Details

Essential Duties:

Streets Division

• Maintain and repair City streets, storm sewers, catch basins, and trails.
• Perform blacktop and concrete maintenance and repairs.
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment to haul materials, plow snow, sweep streets, and transport equipment.
• Perform jetting, catch basin cleaning, and stormwater lift station work.
• Be available at various hours to respond to calls and emergency situations in order to serve the public.

Utilities Division

• Assist with sanitary sewer cleaning operations.
• Assist with street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.
• Complete Gopher State One Call locate requests.
• Perform hydrant operation and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with lift stations, the water distribution system, the water treatment plant, and wells, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of (1) one-year experience in construction or maintenance in a similar environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 9 months.

More Information:

Click here to view the full position description. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this posting or position at hr@burnsvillemn.gov.

About Us

The City of Burnsville is a vibrant and welcoming community in the south metro of the Twin Cities and proudly ranks as the 9th largest suburb in Minnesota. Home to more than 64,000 residents, Burnsville is a place where people, businesses, and neighborhoods are connected and supported. Every day, our staff help bring our vision to life by delivering exceptional public service and making a meaningful difference in our community.

Our work is guided by six strategic priorities: safety, community engagement, organizational culture, community vibrancy, infrastructure, and sustainability. These priorities represent our core commitments to the community and shape how our more than 300 staff members serve residents, collaborate across teams and plan for the future.

At the City of Burnsville, youll find meaningful work and a team that values collaboration, innovation and the unique strengths each employee brings. Whether youre beginning your public service career or bringing years of experience, youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping support a welcoming, connected community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE

In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.

Total Rewards

Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,400 for single and $5,400 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

Employee Development

We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community.

Work Your Way

We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in construction or maintenance in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the option that most closely reflects your education and work experience in construction, maintenance, public works, or a similar environment.

• High school diploma or GED and less than 1 year of work experience
• High school diploma or GED and 1 to less than 2 years of work experience
• High school diploma or GED and 2 or more years of work experience
• Some technical school or college education, plus an internship or work experience totaling less than 2 years
• Technical school certificate or college degree, plus an internship or work experience totaling 2 or more years

04

Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement, or are you able to obtain one within nine months?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for emergencies and snowplowing?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience operating any of the following vehicles or pieces of equipment? Select all that apply.

• Commercial mower
• Pickup truck with a snow plow
• One-ton or larger dump body truck
• One-ton or larger dump body truck with a snow plow
• Agricultural or municipal tractor with attachments
• Agricultural or municipal tractor with a snow plow or snow blower
• Skid loader with attachments
• Skid loader with a snow plow or snow blower
• Wheel loader (1 cubic yard or larger)
• Crawler loader, dozer, or excavator
• Boom truck
• Trailer-mounted tree and brush chipper
• Street sweeper (sidekick or pickup)
• None of the above

07

Do you have experience with utilities maintenance? Select all that apply.

• Sanitary sewer cleaning
• Street reconstruction projects
• Gopher state locates
• Hydrant operation and Maintenance
• Lift station maintenance
• Water treatment plant operations/lab testing
• Well maintenance
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Burnsville (MN)

Address 100 Civic Center Parkway

Burnsville, Minnesota, 55337

Website http://www.burnsvillemn.gov