UTILITY OPERATOR I

City-of-Minot; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minot is seeking an entry-level Utility Operator I in the Water Distribution Department, located in Minot, North Dakota. This full-time, non-exempt position involves meter installation, reading, and maintenance tasks with potential overtime.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of general labor or construction experience; a North Dakota CDL is preferred, with the ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of general labor or construction experience.
• CDL is highly preferred; ability to obtain North Dakota CDL within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and removal of water meters.
• Connect and disconnect water meters.
• Maintain and repair lift station buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Read water meters.
• Follow the job description for complete details.

Skills

General labor

Construction work

Meter reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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UTILITY OPERATOR I

Full Time Minot, ND, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1283

Salary Range: $20.96 To $31.11 Annually

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 Thursday, October 29 th 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 lift station buildings, grounds and equipment, maintenance and repair of water meters, and meter reading. Please read the attached job description for complete details.

Education, Experience, Other Requirements

• Completion of high school and one year experience in general laboring and construction work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Dakota Commercial Driver's License is highly preferred, with appropriate endorsements for equipment used. Applicants without the appropriate current commercial license will be reviewed based on previous work experience and education. Ability to obtain a valid North Dakota CDL and proper endorsements within one year of employment is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• The assigned salary range for Utility Operator I under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is Grade 50, with an annual base salary range of $43,593- $64,713, which is $20.96- $31.11
• This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

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.

Questions?

Email: hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission