Public Works Maintenance II - Utilities

The City of Rogers is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Public Works Maintenance II – Utilities position.  The main job duties of the position include maintenance and repair of water, sewer, drainage ways, snow plowing and other duties as assigned.  Minimum qualifications include: two year technical degree or certificate in a related maintenance or public works field, valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License, knowledge or experience in utility maintenance related areas, and six months experience with truck, light equipment, and general maintenance. 

Preferred qualifications are listed in the posting/position description below.

Title: Public Works Maintenance II - Utilities

Department: Public Works

Accountable To: Public Works Superintendent

Supervision of Others: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Salary Grade: 9

Salary: $32.70 to $43.04 hourly

Closing: February 10, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform maintenance and repair of streets, drainage ways, traffic signs and other duties as assigned by Public Works Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

  • Water

    • Routine hydrant maintenance, flushing

  • Street

    • Maintain and repair streets including patching potholes, sweeping streets, removing debris, placing cones or barricades around hazards, etc.

    • Maintain shoulders and mow ditches for all non-sidewalk streets

    • May perform sidewalk repair and patching; removes cement and prepares area for sidewalk replacement

  • Parks

    • Assist with maintenance of the City Parks when requested by the Public Works Superintendent

  • Utilities

    • Install and repair utilities as needed including main breaks, line plugging and maintenance

    • Meter reading for City’s utility billing system

    • Locator for municipal underground utilities

  • Snow Removal

    • Operate loaders, tractors, and trucks to remove snow from City streets and municipal parking lots during winter

    • Operate sander and applies salt to roadways, sidewalks, and municipal parking lots

  • Operate all light equipment used in a safe and efficient manner to include, but not limited to the following: light trucks, tractors, front end loader, road grader, back hoe, single and tandem axle dump truck, skidsteer, street sweeper and miscellaneous hand and power tools

  • Perform minor maintenance work and repairs on equipment operated

  • Coordinate major repairs with Public Works Superintendent

  • Assist other Public Works personnel in miscellaneous tasks

COMMON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, training requirements, etc.

  • Ability to develop cooperative relations with the public

  • Ability to use a computer

  • Willingness to work long and unusual hours when weather conditions cause snow removal or for other emergency or unusual maintenance requirements

  • The ability to work in severe weather conditions and temperature extremes

  • Willingness to be on call when weather conditions may dictate early starts on regular working days and on weekend

  • Willingness to plan vacations or time off when the chances for emergency or unusual weather conditions are the least expected

     

    Communications

    • Must have the ability to communicate effectively, in English, verbally and in writing

    Decision Making

    • Must act in a decisive manner using good judgment

    • Must be able to assess problems and situations and be able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives

    Interpersonal Relationships

    • Must be consistent in dealing with people, be sensitive to others’ problems and concerns without direct involvement, exclude personal biases from work performance, have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline, have tact and diplomacy, and strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department

    • Ability to perform in a team setting and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public

    Professional Attitude

    • Actively seeks opportunities for professional development

    • Must have commitment to the organization, willingness to take initiative, dependability, maturity in relationships with others, and self-confidence

    • Must represent the organization to other agencies, staff and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all contact

    • Must have the ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

    Quality of Work

    • Demonstrates by personal example the highest standard of conduct and performance

    • Possess a commitment to, and practice comprehensive and continual training and development for all maintenance personnel to maximize the contribution of all staff

    • Must be able to produce quality, accurate work and detect and correct errors

    • Must be able to utilize work time productively and have the ability to maintain records in an accurate and accessible manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Works in or on public works equipment, facilities, and grounds in a variety of sometimes extreme weather conditions

  • Regularly exposed to a variety of hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals, loud noises, or confined spaces.

  • The employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment under appropriate circumstances

  • Works on the road or in the road right-of-ways, private property and municipal properties

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to 10 hours per day

  • Ability to bend, crawl, and/or climb

  • Must be able to grasp, hold and effectively operate precision and simple hand tools and equipment

  • Work requires lifting up to 80 pounds or more, reaching, shoveling, pounding, digging and sweeping.

  • Vision must be sufficient to read instructions, distant vision (20/40 or better) and possess depth discrimination

  • Hearing must be sufficient to detect all warning signals and environmental .

  • Minnesota DOT Health Card and participation in random drug and/or alcohol testing required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Two year technical degree or certificate in a related maintenance or public works field

  • Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License

  • Knowledge or experience in utility maintenance related areas

  • Six months experience with truck, light equipment, and general maintenance

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Jennifer WilliamsCity of Rogers