Utility Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Utility Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

City of Eagan

• Salary: $16.84 - $21.31 per hour, DOQ
• Location:
  
  Utilities Facility
• Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Job Number:
• Department:
  Public Works
• Division:
  Utilities
• Opening Date: 12/15/2025
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt

The City of Eagan is hiring a seasonal Utility Maintenance Worker for the Winter 2026 assignment. This position assists in the maintenance and repair of the City’s water and sewer systems, with weekday hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, up to 40 hours per week. The assignment typically lasts four months, with the potential to extend to six months.

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of fire hydrants including painting, greasing, and flushing.
• Assist treatment plant operators in daily activities.
• Clean and paint pump houses, water treatment plant, and booster stations.
• Repair, raise, and tie‑in curb stops.
• Repair sanitary and storm sewers.
• Perform the jetting of sanitary and storm sewers.
• Cut grass around lift stations and other buildings.
• Maintain good relations with co‑workers and the public.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, wearing and using safety equipment to protect operations and the public.
• Assist other city staff as assigned.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 18 years of age or older by start of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and heavy manual tasks, including lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

• Commercial driver’s license, Class A or B with air brake endorsement.
• Graduate of a water/wastewater technical program.
• Class SD waste and/or Class D water license(s).
• Previous experience in public works utilities maintenance, light construction, or equipment maintenance.

100% in the field. Employees are required to work outdoors in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan. Hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, 40 hours per week.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council‑Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full‑time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part‑time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff.

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The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for benefits. As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at human resources.