Public Works Trainee - Burnsville

The City of Burnsville is hiring Public Works Trainees for openings in the Streets and Utilities divisions.

These full-time, union-benefited, limited-duration positions offer up to two years of hands‑on training and experience in maintaining and repairing the City’s street and utility systems. Trainees will work alongside experienced staff on street maintenance, snow removal, storm and sanitary sewers, water distribution, hydrants, and other public works operations. Each position ends after two years unless the employee is hired as a Public Works Maintenance Worker before that time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of construction or maintenance experience in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver’s license is required, with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within nine months.