Utility Maintenance Worker - Operations

Salary: $35.67 - $43.74 per hour

Location:

Utilities Facility, City of Eagan

Job Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt, Union, Benefit Eligible

Job Number:

Department:
Public Works;
Division:
Utilities

Opening Date: 05/21/2026

Closing Date: 6/4/2026 4:00 PM Central

Utility Maintenance Worker – Operations

In this role, you will maintain and repair the City’s water distribution, sanitary collection, and storm conveyance systems. You will inspect and operate the infrastructure, maintain records, and provide exceptional customer service while ensuring the utilities run smoothly. If you enjoy working outdoors, collaborating with colleagues, and making a difference, we want you on our team.

• Inspect, operate, and maintain City utility infrastructure (water distribution, sanitary collection, storm conveyance).
• Enter, review, and maintain inspection, maintenance, and repair records; interpret and update as‑built and location plan information.
• Provide positive customer service while troubleshooting utility systems for residents and businesses.
• Assist internal departments as directed by Utility Supervisors.
• Leverage technology daily to gather and record information (email, smartphone, text, SCADA, GIS, GPS, work‑management applications).
• Respond to emergency callouts after scheduled work hours and perform corrective work as required (at least once every 12 weeks).
• Adhere to and implement all safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Promote and maintain good relationships between coworkers, supervisors and the general public.
• Work with or for other Public Works divisions as assigned, including snowplowing and other maintenance activities.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Class D or higher driver’s license.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Class D Water Operator Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to perform essential position functions and meet physical requirements, including handling weights up to 70 pounds.

• Associate’s degree or diploma in Water Environmental Technologies or a closely related field.
• Valid Minnesota Class C or higher Water Operator license.
• Valid Minnesota Class SC or higher Wastewater Operator license.
• Valid Minnesota Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• Three years of experience in operation and maintenance of water treatment, distribution, wastewater, or storm conveyance systems.
• Three years of experience with SCADA, CMMS, and/or GIS in the operation of a Minnesota Class B or Class A water treatment, distribution, wastewater or storm conveyance system.

Normal 40+ hour work week Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; may be required to work extended hours, standby duties, and pager assignments. 100% field work.

• 8‑hour day activities: sit 2‑4 hours, stand 2‑3 hours, walk 4‑5 hours.
• Handle weights up to 70 lbs. Use coworker assistance or mechanical devices for heavy or large items.
• Drive trucks and heavy equipment; climb to heights up to 200 feet and descend to depths up to 100 feet.

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental – Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Vision, Legal Services, Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care), Employee Assistance Program, Discount programs
• Retirement investment opportunities through Mission Square Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System; PERA Pension; HCSP
• Vacation accrual (3 weeks per year, with options to accrue more after 10 years)
• Sick and safe leave accrued per pay period (one working day per calendar month)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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