WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

City of Dickinson, ND; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80%–100% City-paid health insurance

NDPERS Retirement Plan

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

City of Dickinson, ND 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.

The role offers on-site work with a rotating on-call schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including city-paid health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in construction or utility work preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Obtain ND Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Obtain ND pH Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment at the Water Reclamation Facility.
• Collect and analyze process samples for BN Removal operation.
• Collect compliance samples per NDPDES permit.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with major repairs.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Record-keeping

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• 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

Application Deadline

November 12th, 2026.

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.)