Hybrid HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- SANITATION at City of Minot

If you are interested in serving your community and making an impact, we’re looking for you!

The City of Minot is accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in the Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department, with an application deadline of Thursday, September 4th 2025. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.

All qualified applicants will be required to write the civil service exam for this position, scheduled for Monday, September 8th at 5:00 PM at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 201. (Enter through Door #2 on South Side)

Nature of Work

This is semi-skilled work in the operation of a variety of medium sized and heavy motorized equipment.  Operates a variety of medium sized and heavy motorized equipment including rear-load garbage truck and Automated Side Load (ASL) garbage truck, backhoe, dozers, sewer jet truck, large tractors, specialized mowing machines, asphalt pavers, sewer vac-all, road graders, large dozers, scrappers, sweepers, and the like. Please see attached job description for complete details..

Education, Experience, Other Requirements

Completion of high school and six years of experience in the operation of medium and heavy motorized equipment, two years of which must have been at the Equipment Operator-Medium level; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• The assigned salary range for Heavy Equipment Operator under the 2025 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 54, with an annual base salary range of $48,118-$71,432, which is an hourly wage of $23.13-$34.34 per hour.
• This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime.
• This is a fully benefitted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benefits Guide for complete information.

Application Requirements

Questions?

Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.

Hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission