WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

Salary

$24.24 - $26.76 Hourly

Location

Public Works- 3411 Public Works Blvd, Dickinson, ND

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00586

Department

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Job Description

Are you a hands-on professional who enjoys working with equipment, troubleshooting systems, and helping keep essential community infrastructure running smoothly? The City of Dickinson is looking for a dedicated Water Reclamation Facility Operator to join our team and help maintain safe, efficient, and reliable water reclamation operations.

Why Join Us?

Build a stable and rewarding career while making a direct impact on the Dickinson community through essential water utility services.

Pay: $24.24- $26.76 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, plus a rotating on-call schedule

What You'll Do:

• Conduct routine rounds and inspections throughout the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) buildings and grounds
• Collect and analyze process control samples to support the efficient operation of the Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process
• Maintain WRF equipment and assets using computerized maintenance software
• Collect compliance samples in accordance with the North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) permit
• Perform preventative maintenance on WRF equipment and assist with major equipment repairs and maintenance
• Monitor facility operations and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventories, and chain of custody documentation
• Perform on-call duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of construction or utility work experience preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and repair
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, tools, machinery, and water utility systems
• Ability to understand environmental compliance requirements and operational procedures
• Strong communication, observation, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use maintenance software and other related applications

Requirements (or ability to obtain within required timeframe):

• Valid driver's license
• North Dakota Class A Commercial Learner's Permit within 3 months of hire
• North Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire, including Automatic Transmission, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements
• North Dakota Department of Health pH Certification within 90 days of hire

Benefits That Support You:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including 80%-100% City-paid health insurance, optional dental/vision/life coverage, 13 paid holidays, NDPERS retirement with optional 457 plan, generous leave, discounted West River Community Center membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Apply today and become part of a team that keeps Dickinson's essential water infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you have a current Class A CDL?

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• No

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If no CDL, are you able and willing to obtain one?

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• No

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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