Utility Maintenance Worker - Summer Seasonal

Salary: $15.88 - $20.08 Hourly
Location : Utilities Facility
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 01172024
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Utility Maintenance Worker - Seasonal
Summer 2024
Seasonal/temporary, Not Benefit Eligible
Pay: $15.88 - $20.08 per hour, DOQ
Join Team Eagan!
This position assists in the maintenance and repair of the city's water and sewer systems. Positions are available for weekday hours, up to 40 hours per week, 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Essential Position Functions
In this position you will:

• 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 such as wearing and using safety equipment to protect our operations and the public
• Assist other city staff as assigned
• Work outdoors in all types of weather
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and heavy manual tasks when required, 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

You may be a good fit for this position if you have:

• Previous experience in public works utilities maintenance, light construction, or equipment maintenance
• Commercial Driver's License, Class B with air brake endorsement
• Graduate of a water/wastewater technical program
• Class SD Waste and/or Class D Water license(s)

Working Conditions and Work Hours: 100% in the field.
Employees required to work outdoors in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan.
Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 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. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!
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
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you previously worked for the City of Eagan in the Utilities Department?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tank endorsements?

• Yes - Class A
• Yes - Class B
• No

07
Are you eligible and willing to pursue a CDL to operate a Class B vehicle?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I already possess a CDL

08
Are you currently enrolled in or a graduate from an accredited vocational/technical school water/wastewater program such as the SCTCC-WETT program?

• Yes
• No

09
Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).
10
Please list all special courses, training, or internships you have completed relevant to this position. Include applicable contact information for each internship (NA if none).
11
Do you have experience performing utility inspections and/or inventories?

• Yes
• No

12
How many years of experience do you have in the operation, maintenance, and repair of municipal and/or public utilities (water, wastewater, and/or storm water)?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2+ years

13
How many years of experience do you have using GPS field data collection equipment?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2+ years

14
Do you have experience using GIS applications such as Collector, Survey 123, etc.?

• Yes
• No

15
Do you have a class SD Wastewater and/or Class D Water License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question