LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- CEMETERY in Minot, North Dakota at City of Minot
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Job Description
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 Light Equipment Operator in the Cemetery Department of Public Works with an application deadline of Thursday, July 16th 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.
Nature of Work
This is work involving the skilled operation of light motorized equipment and manual laboring activities. Operates a variety of motorized equipment and vehicles including various trucks, front-end loaders, riding mowers, small and full-size tractors, backhoe, sweepers, small dozer, and other related vehicles and equipment. Operates a variety of hand and power tools as part of construction or maintenance on work assignments. Please read the attached job description for complete details.
Education, Experience, Other Requirements
- Completion of high school and two years of experience in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possession of a valid North Dakota commercial driver's license is highly preferred, with appropriate endorsements for equipment used. Applicants without the appropriate current commercial license will be reviewed based on previous work experience and education.
- Ability to obtain a valid North Dakota commercial driver’s license and proper endorsements within six months of employment is required.
Compensation and Benefits
- The assigned salary range for Light Equipment Operator under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 47, which is an earning potential of $19.46 per hour- $28.89 per hour or $40,480- $60,093 annually.
- 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.
- North Dakota Veteran’s Preference Applicable under NDCC 37-19.1
Application Requirements
Online Application Required | A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website at https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs |
Veterans’ Preference
Veteran’s preference: Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veterans’ Preference.
Questions?
City of Minot Human Resources
701-857-4756
EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission