| Location | Mankato, MN |
| Salary | $28.74–$31.54 Per Hour |
Public Works Operations Technician A (Full-Time)
Salary
$28.74 - $40.29 Hourly
Location
Public Works Center - 501 South Victory Drive, Mankato, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202600059
Department
Public Works
Division
1431011 Street Maintenance
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Grade: STA3 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
Supervisor Title: Public Works Operations Supervisor
The starting salary range for this position is from $28.74 to $31.54 per hour with step progression to $40.29.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:
OR
Nature of Work:
The Public Works Operations Technician A position is responsible for the operation of equipment, vehicles, and the performance of job activities required to maintain the city streets and parks and other municipal properties, such as plowing snow, sanding and/or salting roadways, crack sealing, mastic, street sweeping, pothole patching, sign maintenance, facilities maintenance, trimming trees, mowing, parks and trails maintenance, leaf pick up, landscaping and grounds repair. May be assigned to one or more functional areas within the department.
About Us:
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:
Other Work Functions:
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Communicates With:
Supervision:
Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Hours of Work
General working hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and outside of regular hours as necessary. Work schedule will be adjusted as necessary based on operational requirements of the division.
City of Mankato
2026 BENEFITS OVERVIEW
For Regular Full-Time Employees
The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The Citys benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation:
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:
Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year
0 - 5 years - 10 days
6 - 10 years - 15 days
11 - 14 years - 17 days
15 -20 years - 20 days
21 years - 21 days
22 years - 22 days
23 years - 23 days
24 years - 24 days
25 years - 25 days
26 years - 26 days
27 years - 27 days
28 years - 28 days
29 years - 29 days
30+ years - 30 days
Paid Sick Leave:
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday:
All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following paid holidays:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Floating Holiday
Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN:
Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP with an HSA, $3,400 HDHP with an HSA, $500 CMM, $100 CMM/Traditional Plan
Single Coverage
The City will contribute 95% of the premium for the IRS Minimum Embedded Deductible Plan.
The City will contribute 100% of the premium for the alternative High-Deductible plan.
For all other single coverage plan options, the City will contribute at the same premium rate as the IRS minimum embedded deductible plan.
Dependent Coverage (Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children, or Family)
The City will contribute 90% of the premium of each High-Deductible Plan option. All other plan options the City will contribute at the same premium rate as the IRS minimum embedded deductible plan.
Employee Responsibility
Employees are responsible for paying the remaining percentage of premiums, which will be deducted through payroll, on a bi-weekly basis.
City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.
Employer and employee contributions for non-union employees are shown below. Please note that union employee health insurance benefits may vary by contract.
NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees):
NICE Healthcare is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.
Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:
Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave
Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave is a benefit for employees to be able to have paid time off (with partial wage replacement) and job protection for employees who need to take leave for certain medical or family-care reasons. This is a State required benefit for all employers in the State of Minnesota. Premium contributions for this benefit will be at a shared cost to the City and the employee. Premium rates for 2026 are .78% of gross earnings. This will be split 50/50. Employees will see a .39% of gross wages after tax deduction.
Term Life Insurance:
The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employees base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).
Retirement - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.
May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.
2026 Employer/Employee PERA Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2026
Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.
Coordinated Plan
Employer: 7.5%
Employee 6.5%
Police and Fire Plan
Employer: 17.7%
Employee 11.8%
OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employees choice:
Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN State Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Computer Purchase Program
0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer
Voluntary Payroll Deductions Available for:
Credit Union Membership - Eligible for membership
Vacation Purchase Program
Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In Addition:
The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
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Do you currently posses valid drivers license and are eligible to drive within the State of Minnesota?
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Which of the following best describes your level of education?
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If applicable, please list the specific field of study in which you possess a degree. If no degree, type N/A.
05
Select any of the following endorsements, certifications, or licenses you currently possess. (select all that apply)
06
If you do not possess a Class A CDL license in the state of Minnesota, would you be able to do so within 120 days of employment?
07
Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working with municipalities or private industry in general maintenance and repair work, truck driving, and operation of various types of light and heavy equipment?
08
Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in road construction and maintenance?
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Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in snow plowing?
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Select the work experience you have in any of the following areas. (select all that apply)
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Select the work experience you have had operating any of the following equipment. (select all that apply)
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Are you willing to meet the expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position, including the hours of work?
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to: pre-employment personnel assessment, verification of employment and education records, identification verification, drivers license record, criminal history, pre-employment FMCSA drug and alcohol Clearinghouse Query, and pre-employment physical examination, and drug testing?
Required Question
Employer City of Mankato
Address PO Box 3368
Mankato, Minnesota, 56002
Phone 507-387-8531
Website http://www.mankatomn.gov/jobs