Maintenance Worker (Utilities Pathways Program)

Maintenance Worker (Utilities Pathways Program)

Salary

$30.64 - $33.15 Hourly

Location

1700 W. 98th Street, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00067

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Primary Objective

To create a pathways program to a Utility Operator position, the Utilities Division is looking for candidates interested in the water and wastewater fields combining work experience along with classroom instruction necessary to meet the testing qualifications for the CL-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater licenses. Once licensed, employees would be qualified to advance to a Utility Operator position.

Individual(s) will perform various types of manual labor, semi-skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City's water distribution, water treatment, and wastewater collection systems.

To participate in the education programs necessary to meet the testing qualifications for Minnesota Cl-D Water and CL-SD Wastewater Operator licensure.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

When assigned to the Utility Operations

• Operate, inspect and make repairs to the wastewater collection system, including lift stations
• Operate, inspect and make repairs to the water distribution infrastructure
• Install, read and repair residential and commercial meters as needed
• Assist in excavation of water and sewer repairs, including set-ups for traffic control
• Use all relevant Utilities' computerized applications and data collection tools
• Operate trucks and other equipment (non-CDL)
• Observe safety regulations; operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
• Perform groundskeeping and landscaping duties
• Work with or for other Public Works Divisions as assigned, including snowplowing and other maintenance activities
• Complete training programs as assigned
• Complete Utility Operator education program
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

When assigned to the Water Treatment Plant

• Perform routine process control analyses
• Observe safety regulations; operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and competent manner
• Use all plant control systems and data collection and retrieval tools according to standard operating procedures
• Perform cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of water supply and treatment plant equipment
• Perform labor necessary to complete assigned tasks on various Utilities projects
• Properly collect and transport water samples and perform limited analyses
• Respond promptly, professionally and accurately to customer service calls
• Complete training programs as assigned
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Interest in drinking water supply, treatment technologies or wastewater collection systems
• Demonstrates ability to perform strenuous manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver's license
• Possess basic computer skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid Minnesota Commercial Class B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements
• Experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer for education or work purposes
• Experience working or interacting with culturally diverse populations
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position may provide intermittent job site instructions to contract personnel or seasonal employees.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must maintain Water and Wastewater licenses
• Must maintain the Class B commercial driver's license

Anticipated Hiring Range: $30.64 - $33.15 Hourly

2026 Full Salary Range: $30.64 - $41.94 Hourly

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking
• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)

01

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. 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. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

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

• Yes
• No

03

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City wont send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No

04

The advertised wage for this position is $30.64 - $33.15 hourly. If selected, would you be willing to accept this starting wage?

• Yes
• No

05

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate below which best describes your level of education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college or vocational coursework completed
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree (or higher)
• None of the above

07

If you indicated you possess a degree or have completed college/vocation coursework, please list the school attended and degree earned or focus of coursework taken.

08

Please select which drivers license you currently possess:

• I possess a valid Commercial Class A
• I possess a valid Commercial Class B
• I possess a valid Class D license
• I do not possess a valid drivers license

09

Do you possess a tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you taken and passed an air brake test?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess basic computer skills with general word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you proficient in utilizing a tablet or personal computer for education or work purposes?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess experience operating any of the following small hand tools and minor equipment: hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic equipment?

• Saws
• Grinders
• Riding mowers
• Hydraulic equipment
• Electrical equipment
• Pneumatic equipment
• None of the above

14

If you indicated you possess experience operating saws, grinders, riding mowers or hydraulic, electrical, or pneumatic equipment, please explain your usage of EACH choice selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

15

Please indicate whether you possess experience, within the last five years, working in the following:

• Landscape maintenance
• Construction
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• None of the above

16

If you indicated you possess experience working in landscape maintenance, construction, plumbing and/or electrical, please describe your experience in EACH area, including dates of employment, company, and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

17

Please indicate whether you possess experience in the following:

• Snow plowing
• Salting
• Sanding
• Hauling snow
• None of the above

18

If you indicated you possess experience in snow removal operations, including plowing, salting, sanding and hauling snow, please describe your experience in EACH area. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

19

Please indicate whether you possess experience, within the last five years, working for a public utilities department.

• I possess less than 1 year experience working for a public utilities department.
• I possess 1-2 years experience working for a public utilities department.
• I possess over 2 years experience working for a public utilities department.
• I do not possess experience working for a public utilities department.

20

If you indicated you possess experience, within the last five years, working for a public utilities department, please describe your experience, including dates, employer, and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

21

Do you possess a Water Operators License?

• Yes
• No

22

Do you posses a Wastewater Operators license?

• Yes
• No

23

Are you able to work overtime, shift changes, including evenings and weekends, holidays and be on call as necessary or assigned?

• Yes
• No

24

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesnt interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish - FLUENT
• Somali - FLUENT
• Vietnamese - FLUENT
• Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
• Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
• I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

25

If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

26

This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans status:

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

27

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Department with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov