Public Works Maintenance Worker

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The City of Minnetrista seeks applicants for a Public Works Maintenance Worker. This position Performs various types of manual labor and operates light and heavy equipment in the maintenance of city streets, water facilities, sewer facilities and parks under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent.  Workers are expected to crosstrain in all public works functions and to obtain appropriate sewer and water licenses.

This is an hourly position with a starting pay of $26.32-$32.40 based on qualifications plus full benefits. Minimum requirements include: HS diploma or GED; coursework or training in equipment operation and maintenance; and two years of related experience with one year of water, sanitary sewer, streets, and/or heavy equipment operation.

Must hold or have ability to obtain (after one year of employment) a Class SC wastewater license from the MPCA and a Class D water license from the Minnesota Department of Health.  Must have a valid class A CDL, with airbrake endorsement, taker endorsements, and an excellent driving record. Experience operating CMV with manual transmission is desired. 

To apply, complete a City employment application with cover letter and resume; all due by 4:00pm on Friday, August 25, 2023. Send to City of Minnetrista, Attn: PW Maintenance Worker, 7701 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista, MN 55364, or email to Director of Administration Allie Polsfuss apolsfuss [at] ci.minnetrista.mn.us.   To complete an application and view the entire job description, see below. 

The union contract for 2024-2026 was approved. Please see below wage schedule for future years. 

Streets and Parks Maintenance Worker
2024      
Step Annual Monthly Hourly
Step 1 $54,745.60 $4,562.13 $29.54
Step 2 $57,096.00 $4,758.00 $30.81
Step 3 $59,945.60 $4,995.47 $32.35
Step 4 $63,232.00 $5,269.33 $34.12
Step 5 $67,392.00 $5,616.00 $36.37
       
Streets and Parks Maintenance Worker
2025      
Step Annual Monthly Hourly
Step 1 $54,745.60 $4,562.13 $30.58
Step 2 $57,096.00 $4,758.00 $31.89
Step 3 $59,945.60 $4,995.47 $33.48
Step 4 $63,232.00 $5,269.33 $35.32
Step 5 $67,392.00 $5,616.00 $37.64
       
Streets and Parks Maintenance Worker
2026      
Step Annual Monthly Hourly
Step 1 $54,745.60 $4,562.13 $31.72
Step 2 $57,096.00 $4,758.00 $33.09
Step 3 $59,945.60 $4,995.47 $34.74
Step 4 $63,232.00 $5,269.33 $36.64
Step 5 $67,392.00 $5,616.00 $39.05