Boiler Operator

Salary: $33.18 - $43.60 Hourly
Location : New Ulm Public Utilities Building, 310 1st North Street, New Ulm, MN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 11107
Department: Electric Production
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 4:00 PM Central

General Description

Under the direct supervision of the Power Plant Operator, to operate and maintain all steam generating equipment.
Essential Functions of the Job / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Operates the boilers and related equipment.
• Performs necessary adjustments to automatic equipment.
• Changes over to manual operation.
• Maintains proper water levels, proper draft settings and firing rates in the boilers.
• Lubricates and maintains all moving equipment properly.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs Power Plant Operator duties when licensed, and as required.
• Provides timely situational reports regarding equipment, repair or maintenance to proper power plant personnel.
• Maintains boiler water quality as required.
• Performs general housekeeping of equipment and work area.
• Assists maintenance personnel as required.
• Adheres to all departmental safety standards and guidelines.
• Attends all required and assigned training and maintains current licenses and certificates as may be required by federal and state regulation and Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
• Records information in the power plant records in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations or as may be required by PUC policy.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA's)

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to accurately record and report data.
• Ability to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.

Education and Experience

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have one year of experience with high pressure steam production and a State of Minnesota First Class Grade "B" Engineer's License preferred. Applicants must have a Second Class Grade "B" Engineer's License and obtain a First Class Grade "B" Engineer's License within 36 months of hire. One year of power plant experience is preferred.

Placement within the pay schedule in this position is dependent upon the Class and Grade of license possessed.
Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, sitting and tasting or smelling and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting;

work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound;

work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and working with explosives and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to vibration and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment;

work is generally in a very loud noise location (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle plant).
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a high school graduate or do you possess a G.E.D?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a State of Minnesota First Class Grade "B" Engineer's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a State of Minnesota Second Class Grade "B" Engineer's License?

• Yes
• No

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If you do not have a State of Minnesota First or Second…