WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

Salary

$24.24 - $26.76 Hourly

Location

Waste Water Reclamation Facility- 10816 38th St SW, DIckinson, ND

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00613

Department

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and making a difference in your community? The City of Dickinson is hiring a Water Reclamation Facility Operator to help keep our Water Reclamation Facility operating safely and efficiently. You'll inspect and maintain equipment, collect and analyze samples, and support the treatment processes that protect our community's water resources.

Salary: $24.24 - $26.76 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, includes on-call rotation

What You'll Do:

• Conduct rounds and inspections throughout the Water Reclamation Facility buildings and grounds.

• Collect and analyze process control samples to support efficient operation of the Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process.

• Collect compliance samples in accordance with the facility's North Dakota Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) permit.

• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment and assets; assist with major maintenance and repairs as assigned.

• Use computerized maintenance software to track facility assets and maintenance activities.

• Monitor facility operations and make operational adjustments as needed.

• Perform on-call duties and other duties as assigned.

Benefits: The City of Dickinson offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance

• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and optional 457 plan

• Sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement, and emergency leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement & more!

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)

• Two years of experience in construction or utility work preferred

• Valid Driver's License

• Obtain a North Dakota Class A Commercial Learner's Permit within three months of hire

• Obtain a North Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire, with minimum requirements for automatic transmission, tanker, and air brakes

• Obtain North Dakota Department of Health pH Certification within 90 days of hire

• Knowledge of general mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repair and diagnosis

• Ability to understand environmental compliance requirements, maintain accurate records, and use computers and related software

Full Job Description here

Application Deadline: November 12th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

Help protect our water resources and keep essential services running. Make a meaningful impact-apply today!

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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• No

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Do you have a Class A CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• 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