UTILITY OPERATOR
Salary
$24.24 - $26.76 Hourly
Location
Dickinson, ND
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00544
Department
WASTEWATER-SEWER DEPT.
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Public Works team as a Water Utility Operator, focusing on the essential services in Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Stormwater Systems. If youre passionate about maintaining our citys vital infrastructure and enjoy working hands-on with various mechanical systems, this role could be the perfect fit for you!
Salary: $24.24- $26.76 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Four 10-hour workdays per week, with a rotating on-call schedule
What We Offer:
Competitive Benefits Package
What You'll Need:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
License: Valid Driver's License
Obtain a North Dakota Class A Commercial Learner's Permit within 3 months of hire
Earn your Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire (Automatic Transmission, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements required)
Experience: Up to 1 year of relevant experience
Obtain Department of Health pH Certification during your probationary period
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City of Dickinson is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Apply today to be part of a team that keeps our citys essential services running smoothly!
Employer-Paid Benefits
Vacation
96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
Sick Leave
96 hours annually
Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
Longevity Pay
Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
Bereavement Pay
3 days per occurrence
Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
Premium pay for essential staff required to work
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1500 per semester
Paid Holidays
12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits
Health Insurance
NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)
Rates: Family - $470.72/month
Single - $194.73/month
Flexible Spending Account
$450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
$60,000 Term Life Insurance
Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost
Employee-Paid Benefits
Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
West River Community Center Membership
50% discount on annual membership
Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer's $450 contribution
Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
Employee Only - $8.04/month
Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
Employee + Children - $13.80/month
Family - $21.84/month
Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)
Employee Only - $22.58/month
Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
Family- $83.83/month
High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)
Employee Only - $26.08/month
Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
Family- $94.90/month
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Roth or Pre-Tax options available
Aflac
Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
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Employer City of Dickinson
Address 38 1st Street West
Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601
Phone 701-456-7801
Website http://www.dickinsongov.com