Water Reclamation Facility Operator

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

• 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.

• 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!

• 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

November 12th, 2026.

• 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)

• 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…