ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary: $26.40 - $27.47 Hourly

Location : Dickinson, ND

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00556

Department: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Opening Date: 05/08/2026

Closing Date: 5/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Job Description

The City of Dickinson is accepting applications for an Engineering Technician. This position supports City infrastructure projects through utility locating, inspections, GIS mapping, recordkeeping, and project coordination.

Essential Duties

Coordinate utility locate requests through the ND One Call system

Locate water, sewer, storm sewer, street lighting, and signal lighting infrastructure

Perform utility and concrete inspections

Maintain project files and infrastructure records

Assist with pavement management planning and the sidewalk program

Assist with GIS mapping and infrastructure updates

Monitor work quality for compliance with City standards

Perform related duties as assignedQualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Valid Driver's License required

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to read maps, drawings, and specifications

Ability to work independently and outdoors in varying weather conditions

GIS or infrastructure experience is helpful but not required

This position includes field and office work and requires moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, lifting, and operating field equipment. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required.

Why Join the City of Dickinson?

The City of Dickinson offers competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and the chance to support important community infrastructure projects.

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Employer-Paid Benefits

Vacation

96 hours annually (Years 1-5)

Sick Leave

96 hours annually

Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave

Longevity Pay

Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)

Bereavement Pay

3 days per occurrence

Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval

Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)

Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Weather & Emergency Closure Leave

Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff

Premium pay for essential staff required to work

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $1500 per semester

Paid Holidays

12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday

Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

8 free confidential counseling sessions for employees & dependentsEmployer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

Health Insurance

NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO

Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%

(Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years coverage 100% city paid)

Rates: Family - $470.72/month (rate increase expected 7/1/25), Single - $194.73/month

Flexible Spending Account

$450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses

Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans

NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.

NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 9.16%

Life Insurance/AD&D (Principal)

$60,000 Term Life Insurance

Employer pays half premium; Employee share is $5.61/month

Dependent coverage available at additional cost along with additional voluntary life insuranceEmployee-Paid Benefits

West River Community Center Membership

50% discount on annual membership

Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)

Medical: Pre-tax up to $3200 for 2025 plus the employer's $450 contribution

Daycare: Pre-tax up to $5000 for 2025

Vision Insurance (Principal/VSP)

Employee Only - $9.80/month

Employee + Spouse - $16.50/month

Employee + Children - $16.83/month

Family - $26.63/month

Dental Insurance (Principal)

Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)

Employee Only - $33.04/month

Employee + Spouse - $66.54/month

Employee + Child(ren) - $81.44/month

Family- $122.67/month

High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)

Employee Only - $41.65/month

Employee + Spouse - $84.55/month

Employee + Child(ren) - $99.69/month

Family- $151.55/month

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Roth or Pre-Tax options available

Aflac

Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

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