Public Service Worker - Streets

Salary: $32.92 - $39.21 Hourly

Location : Blaine, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 180

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Closing Date: 5/31/2025 4:30 PM Central

Description

The City of Blaine has two openings in our Public Works Department. The Streets Division is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of City streets to ensure safety and longevity. The Streets Division is also responsible for the City's Storm Water Management System as well as the care and maintenance of boulevard trees.

This position is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment on project sites in an assigned department. Responsibilities may include providing work direction to labor support; regularly performing basic heavy equipment operation; and performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as repairing streets, removing trees; maintaining athletic fields, parks maintenance and snow removal.

SALARY

$32.92 to $39.21 per hour per 2023-2025 I.U.O.E, Local 49 contract depending upon qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. Hiring range: $32.92 - $34.46 per hour.

Examples of Duties

1. Performs semi-skilled and skilled manual labor for assigned area(s), which may include: setting up work zones; patching road; plowing snow; clearing trees and bushes; mowing; and painting lines.

2. Performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts, which may include: repairing park facilities; fence repair; and repairing standard building components.

3. Operates light and heavy equipment related to assigned area(s).

4. Monitors tool, supplies, and equipment inventory; notifies appropriate individual(s) when inventory needs to be replenished.

5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for working overtime, shift changes, emergency call outs, or to be on call as necessary or assigned. Normal working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

2. Must be able to work outside of the normal work schedule and on call as needed. Will be required to plow snow after hours as conditions dictate.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed, and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Maintenance, repair and installation procedures and processes.

Equipment operating and maintenance procedures and processes.

Recordkeeping procedures and processes.

Safe work practices.

Computers and applicable software applications.

Operating applicable tools and equipment.

Performing repairs

Monitoring and replenishing inventory

Preparing records

Operating computers and applicable software applications

Applying communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Supplemental Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Three years maintenance and equipment operation or related experience.

3. Current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of hire, unless extenuating circumstances exist and the City agrees to modify such requirement.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience plowing with single and tandem axle dump truck with wing.

Experience working with asphalt.

Experience with tree removal equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, environmental hazards and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam, drug test, background check, drivers check and reference check.

The City of Blaine encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, races, gender, age and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, consideration for employment will be given without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must complete an online application and respond to the supplemental questionnaire.

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefit package for full time employees. Including paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement benefits, educational assistance, employer paid employee assistance program, Flex Spending, Post Retirement Health Care, optional deferred compensation and short term disability.

CITY CONTRIBUTION

For 2025, the City contributes $1,540.00 per month for each full-time employee to apply towards the benefits offered through the cafeteria plan if electing medical coverage. For 2025, the City contributes $714.44 per month for each full-time employee if medical coverage is waived. The City's contribution is pro-rated for part-time employees.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The City of Blaine offers a full cafeteria plan. All full-time probationary and regular city employees are eligible to participate. Single coverage is part of the core, but if the employee so elects, he/she may include his/her dependents under their plan. Specific plan information and related premium rates will be provided for the five health plan options at the oral interview. Employees may choose from five options under HealthPartners. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following date of hire for both single and family policies.

HealthPartners (1/1/2025)

Group #5602

$30 Co-Pay 100%

$3300 HDHP/HSA

$3300 RX HDHP/HSA

$5000 RX HDHP/HSA

$2500 HSA Aggregate

Employee

$1,244.56

$934.56

$959.06

$875.56

$955.06

Employee + Child(ren)

$2,489.06

$1,868.56

$1,918.06

$1750.56

$1,910.06

Employee + Spouse

$2,613.56

$1,962.06

$2,014.06

$1,838.06

$2,005.56

Family

$3,235.56

$2,429.06

$2,493.06

$2,275.56

$2,482.56

DENTAL INSURANCE

Single dental insurance is part of the core, but family dental insurance is available. All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible. This dental insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The monthly premiums for single and family coverage is:

PLAN SINGLE DEPENDENT/FAMILY

HealthPartners $57.75 $113.07

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic life in the amount of $50,000 is part of the core. All full-time probationary and regular city employees are provided with a term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.

PLAN RATE

Lincoln Financial $8.50

ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

Available for family members of all full-time probationary and regular employees at low group rates from Lincoln Financial and/or PERA Life. Specific regulations apply.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

All active full-time employees who work 40 hours a week are eligible to participate in the long-term disability (LTD) plan.

RETIREMENT

Retirement benefits are those of a coordinated plan which combines the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with regular Social Security benefits. The employee contributes 6.50% of total annual earnings to PERA. The city contributes 7.50% of the employee's annual earnings to PERA. The employee also contributes the mandatory social security contribution which is matched by the city.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement upon satisfactory completion of approved work-related educational courses offered by accredited institutions.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees may participate in an Employee Assistance Program through HealthPartners at the city's expense. In certain instances, this benefit extends to the employee's immediate family as well.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in a pre-tax savings program through payroll deduction.

HEALTH SAVING ACCOUNTS and/or FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in the City's pre-tax health savings account and/or flexible spending accounts for medical/dental/vision expenses and/or dependent care costs. Specific rules and regulations govern use and eligibility.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN (HCSP)

The city has implemented the Minnesota State Retirement System HCSP, which requires employees to save money on a pre-tax basis to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.

HOLIDAYS

The following eleven paid holidays will be observed by the city, New Year's Day, ML King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day, 2 Floating Holidays.

VACATION

Vacation leave is accrued by all regular full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued by all full-time employees at the rate of four hours per pay period with a maximum accumulation of 960 hours. A minimum of one hour must be used per occurrence.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

All probationary and regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Employees may convert up to four days of sick leave per occurrence.

UNION REPRESENTATION

Public Service Workers are represented by The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No 49, AFL-CIO. Please refer to the union contract for specific information.

01

Have you obtained your High School diploma or GED?

Yes

No

02

Do you have a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's license or the ability to successfully obtain within 6 months of employment?

Yes - currently have Class A

No

Yes - willing to obtain within 6 months

03

Do you have at least three years maintenance and equipment operation or related experience?

Yes

No

04

Do you have experience plowing with single and tandem axle dump truck with wing?

Yes

No

05

Do you have experience working with asphalt?

Yes

No

06

Do you have experience with tree removal equipment?

Yes

No

07

Are you claiming a Veteran's Preference?

Yes - Disabled

Yes - Not Disabled

No

08

How did you learn about this vacancy?

Website

I am a current employee

Referral

Required Question