What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER PLANT OPERATOR- BIOTA OR MINOT LOCATIONS position at City of Minot?
The City of Minot is accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator I located in either Max at the Biota Water Plant or the Minot Water Treatment Plant. With an application deadline of Tuesday, July 28th 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.
All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Thursday, July 30th 2026.
Nature of Work
This is entry-level technical work assisting in the proper and effective operation of a water treatment plant. Employees in this class will work under direct and continuing supervision of an administrative superior until receiving a Grade I certification from the North Dakota State Department of Environmental Quality. Please see the attached job description for complete details.
Education, Experience, Other Requirements
- Completion of high school and one year of experience in general laboring and construction work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possession of a valid North Dakota Driver License.
- Possession of or ability to obtain, within probationary period, a North Dakota Commercial Driver License with proper endorsements.
Compensation and Benefits
- The assigned salary range for the position of Water Plant Operator I under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 50, which is $20.96 per hour- $31.11 per hour or $43,593- $64,713 annually.
- This is a full time, FLSA Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime.
- This is a fully benefited position. Please see the current City of Minot Benefits Guide for complete information.
- North Dakota Veteran’s Preference Applicable under NDCC 37-19.1
Application Requirements
Civil Service Exam Required
All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Thursday, July 30th 2026
Online Application Required
A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website at https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs
Veterans’ Preference
Veteran’s preference: Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veterans’ Preference.
Questions?
Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.
Hr @minotnd.gov
EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission
Salary : $43,593 - $64,713