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City of Lincoln - Public Works Employee

The City of Lincoln is seeking a fulltime Public Works employee. Hours: 7:00 AM - 4PM Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday. MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE ON-CALL TIME. The job posting closes May 31, 2024.  Please include a cover letter, resume, and job application.  Job application can be found at the cityoflincolnnd.com website. Work is accomplished through delegation by Public Works Director or Supervisor and expected compliance with established policies. Performance is evaluated through direct observation, review of assigned work or projects, department managers, co-workers and compliance with established policies and procedures.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Qualifications: Commercial applicator license in spraying of Grounds Core, Right of Way, Ornamental Turft, to be obtained within 6 months.  Also, Class B CDL to be obtained within 3 months. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand tools and operate controls.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and work in confined spaces.

2. The employee must occassionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds or more. 

Job duties include but not limited to:

•  Operates a variety of material-moving equipment used in the maintenance and repair of City utilities and services, requiring hand and eye coordination to operate levers, joysticks, pedals, etc.
• Uses operating skills, learned safe practices and awareness of the area surrounding the unit of equipment to avoid injury or damage to persons or property.
• Use spotters, flaggers or helpers as needed to maintain a safe working environment.
• Inspects equipment prior and after use in order to identify needed maintenance or repairs, and reports repair needs to appropriate personnel for scheduling repairs.
• Ensures that equipment is properly fueled, and lubricants are at appropriate levels and tires are properly inflated.
• Observes and listens to equipment during use to identify malfunctions or parts in need of replacement and shuts down equipment when necessary to prevent further equipment damage or when continued operation creates a safety risk.
• Washes equipment regularly and cleans the operator area.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections.
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Reads water meters, performs water turn on/off for non-payment, locates stop boxes, converts meters, and performs service calls.
• Performs state and federal mandated water testing and reporting.
• Performs repairs to water distribution system.
• Operates and repair hydrants.
• Operates and maintain water towers.
• Performs the basic functions of our SCADA system.
• Performs snow removal operations.
• Performs street paving and maintenance operations.
• Performs maintenance and repair city storm sewers.
• Repair and install street signage.
• Performs mowing operations.
• Performs investigations and repairs to sink holes.
• Performs inspections and maintenance on city wastewater system.
• Performs state and federal mandated sewage testing and reporting.
• Operates and repair of sanitary lift stations.
• Performs maintenance on city buildings and grounds.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on city equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

City of New Rockford - Water Plant Manager

The City of of New Rocford is hiring a full-time water plant manager in charge of the maintenance of the water system, sewer system, and water plant to keep them in good working order and sound condition. 

• Maintain required certifications of a Water Plant Manager, which is listed above in Job Qualifications.
• Perform all State and Federal Water Testing and report to appropriate departments.
• Order all chemicals and supplies needed for proper Water Plant performance.
• Operates equipment including trucks, tractor, wheeled loader, skid steer loader, snow blower, power mower, chain saw, etc.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled labor activities in the operation, routine maintenance and repair of the city water plant and water distribution system.
• Operates various mechanic/shop power equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain and/or call appropriate contractors to ensure Water Plant Production.
• Identifies problem areas, document and reports to Supervisor, in form of Maintenance Action Form.
• Ensures the timely completion of planned preventive maintenance programs.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance as requested.
• Responsible for the Training of Water Plant Operators.
• Testing water daily as required by the North Dakota Department of Health.

• Class “3" Water Treatment; Class "2" Water Distribution; Class “1” Waste Collection; Class “1” Wastewater Plant Operato
• Must be willing and able to obtain appropriate certification(s) by the North Dakota Department of Health.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used on the job.
• Knowledge and skill to inspect, repair and adjust pumps, wells, hydrants, valves, well house equipment, and sewer plant equipment, water lines and sewer lines.
• Knowledge and skill in the installation, repair and reading of water meters.
• Knowledge and skill in taking samples of water and sewage.
• Knowledge to keep accurate records for water and wastewater activities.
• Ability to properly inspect motors and pumps and to analyze need for repair or replacement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public officials, and the public

• Performs daily checks on functioning of pumps, motors, and related equipment in connection with
• wells, water pumping and ponds at wastewater plant.
• Checks for proper operation of pumps and controls and correct injection and usage of water and wastewater treatment chemicals.
• Identifies maintenance needs and assists in performing maintenance and repair on water tower,
• well house, wastewater lift stations, and wastewater lagoons.
• Performs repairs and corrective maintenance as necessary to avoid service interruptions.
• Participates in inspection, maintenance and repair of all water lines, sewer lines, valves and water hydrants throughout the city.
• Flushes storm and sanitary sewers, clean storm catch basins.
• Performs routine testing of samples from water and sewer.
• Replaces and repairs water meters as needed. Flushes water tower as needed and hydrants from tower out bi-annually.
• Install water meters in consumer establishments.
• Examines pipes to detect leaks and repairs if necessary.
• Opens, flushes and repairs sewage lines using hand/power tools to repair damaged lines/components.
• Walks or drives over established routes and takes readings of water meter dials.
• Inspects meters and remotes for defects, damage, or unauthorized connections.
• Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption fluctuations.
• Turns service off or on for occupants.
• Locates water and sewer lines as requested by North Dakota One Call.
• Collects water and wastewater sample for in house or laboratory testing to ensure water quality
• and mandated guidelines.
• Perform any other tasks as required or assigned by the City Commission

• Outdoor work in all kinds of weather, many times in awkward positions and dangerous places
• Abnormal hours for emergencies
• Heavy lifting
• Work with hazards of fumes, machinery, climbing, excavation, etc.
• Must carry city cell phone at all times.

Dakota Rural Water District - Water Operator

City of Glenburn - City Maintenance Worker

The City of Glenburn has an immediate opening for a City maintenance worker to work along-side their current public works supervisor for training. This is a full-time position with the applicant to live within the city of Glenburn or Glenburn area. Some job duties include: 

• Maintain and repair water lines, streets and sewer system
• Take water and sewer samples for testing
• Handle emergency situations such as water and sewer line breaks
• Mowing
• Snow removal
• Maintain equipment

Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory, this will be set up by the City.  Please contact Donna with any questions at 701-362-7544. You may email your resume to city@srt.com or send by mail to City Hall.

Bureau of Reclamation - Civil Engineer(s)

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Providing engineering support in connection with regulatory program oversight.
• Reviewing designs for constructability, determining, and evaluating construction sequencing, researching, and preparing appropriate levels of cost estimates, and reviewing and evaluating third party cost estimates through all phases of the planning and final design process.
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of and reviewing technical documentation such as technical memorandums and reports and engineering study analyses.
• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating civil engineering facility examinations, reviews, and/or inspections including calculating preliminary estimates for repairs and coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Working with Contracting Officer/Grants Officer/Awarding Official to implement and administer a variety of assigned contracts, including construction contracts, service or supply contracts, P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act as amended contracts/agreements, and interagency agreements.

Job Announcement Links: BOR-MB-24-DH-12294716-LF (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/773925900) All U.S. Citizens and Nationals and current Federal employees serving under an excepted service appointment.

Number of Positions to be filled: 4
Locations:
Bismarck, ND – 2 vacancies
Pierre, SD – 2 vacancies

$97,297 to $129,061 per year
GRADE: GS 11 - 12 SERIES: 0810 Civil Engineering
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time

City of Belfield -  Deputy Auditor

The City of Belfield, North Dakota is now accepting Resumes for the position of a part time. Deputy Auditor and will take on the Zoning Administrative Duties. The individual in this position will coordinate administration of city government in accordance with North Dakota Century Codes, Chapter 40-16, and City Ordinances of the City of Belfield, North Dakota, and policies determined by the Belfield City Council by performing duties personally or through subordinates. A partial job description is available on the city website at http://nd-belfield.civicplus.com or at Belfield City Hall, 208 Main Street.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated and self-directed. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check and are subject to a drug test. The successful candidate will be required to obtain North Dakota Auditor Certification within one year of appointment. A Four-year college degree with emphasis in business, accounting, finance, or comparable work experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

This is an hourly position with pay depending on experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Belfield City Hall, PO. Box 5, ND 58622 or email to auditor@cityofbelfield.com.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Belfield is an EEO Employer.

Dakota Rural Water District - Water Operator

Dakota Rural Water District in Finley,ND is looking to fill a Water Operator position.  Successful applicant must have or be able to obtain a Class 2 Water Treatment and Class 2 Water Distribution certification.  Position is full-time. Applicant is eligible for full benefit package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and a 401k.  Contact Stu our office at 701-524-1912 for wage details.

All Seasons Water Users District - System Operations Manager

All Seasons Water Users District is seeking applications for a full-time System Operations Manager.  The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all operations and maintenance of a Regional Water System, supervising/directin the field staff and required reporting.  The 2023 salary range for this position is $55,000 to $85,000 dependent upon experience and includes an excellent benefit package.  Go to www.allseasonswaterusers.com/employment for a full job description.  Send resume to:

Applications ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. Equal Opportunity Employer.

All Seasons Water Users District - System Operator

All Seasons Water Users District is seeking applications for a full-time System Operator. The System Operator is responsible for operations of a Regional Water System.  ND Class 2 Water Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Licenses preferred but not required. The 2023 salary range for this position is $55,000 to $85,000 dependent upon experience and includes an excellent benefit package.  Go to www.allseasonswaterusers.com/employment for a full job description.  Send resume to:

Applications ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Devils Lake, ND - Utilities Operator I (Water, Sewer & Storm Sewer)

One full-time position is available in the Public Utilities Department for an Operator I, Grade 7/8. Salary ranges from $43.764 to $59.976 per year depending on experience. Must be able to detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions; be able to be on call during nights and weekends when necessary. must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug test.  Position requires a Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement. Class I Water Certification and Class I Wastewater Certification from the ND Department of Health required within 3 years of beginning employment. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota health insurance (includes vision and dental), and a retirement plan.  A copy of the job description can be obtained at City Office, by calling (701) 662-7600, ext. 1, or on the City’s website at www.dvlnd.com.  Applications must be submitted to Joel Myhro, Public Utilities Supervisor, at the Devils Lake City Office located at 423 6th Street NE , open until filled. Applications can be mailed to PO Box 1048, Devils Lake, ND, 58301, or faxed to (701) 662-7612. Equal opportunity employer.

City of Devils Lake, ND - Public Utilities

Operator II

The City of Devils Lake is accepting applications for the position of Public Utilities Operator II.  Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, from mowers to front end loaders; work around pumping stations and high voltage electrical systems and be able to detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions; be able to be on call during nights and weekends when necessary; supervise other employees when needed. The successful applicant will possess good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug test. A North Dakota Class A driver’s license with proper endorsements for the equipment used is required for this position. Class I Water Certification and Class I Wastewater Certification from the ND Department of Health required within 2 years of beginning employment. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid sick and vacation. Salary range: $49.176 - $67.404. Job Description and applications available at City Office, online at http://www.dvlnd.com or at ND Job Service. Completed application and resume must be returned to City of Devils Lake, Attn: City Engineer PO Box 1048, Devils Lake, ND 58301.  Position open until filled.  EOE 

City of Garrison, ND - Water Plant/Distribution Operator/City Maintenance

The City of Garrison is seeking a qualified applicant for a Water Plant/Distribution Operator/City Maintenance position. The applicant would be required to operate and maintain a Class 3 Surface Water Treatment System and pump station facilities along with adequate qualifications to perform city maintenance.

The job position requires a minimum of one year accredited technical training in the operation of water plant treatment or an equivalent combination of education and experience with water plant treatment processes. Perform and assist with all water plant, water distribution, wastewater, city streets, city grounds, and city landfill maintenance to include the proper operation and maintenance of all heavy equipment.

The position is full time with a starting salary of $18.00 to $32.00 per hour depending on experience with excellent benefits.

For information regarding  this job position, please contact: Diane Affeldt, Auditor for City of Garrison, PO Box 459, Garrison, ND 58540, phone: 701-463-2600, Fax: 701-463-7400, email garrisoncity@rtc.coop.