UTILITY OPERATOR I

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 Friday, June 19th 2026 at 4:00pm.

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: Sunday, June 21st 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License

Compensation

• Salary is established under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan, Grade 50:

$43,593 - $64,713 annually ($20.96 - $31.11/hour)

• This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime
• This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. See current City of Minot Benets Guide for complete information.

Application Process and Examination

• Applicants must submit a City of Minot Application for Employment through the City's website: https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs
• All applicants are required to complete a Civil Service Examination.
• Examination instructions will be provided via Test Genius to the email address listed on the application
• Examination must be completed by Sunday, June 21st, 2026
• Failure to complete the required examination by the stated deadline will result in disqualification for further consideration.

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.

Contact Information

Human Resources Office

City Hall - 10 3rd Ave SW

Email: hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission