WATER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN- NAWS BIOTA at City of Minot – Minot, North Dakota
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About This Position
The City of Minot is accepting applications for the position of Water Plant Instrumentation Technician at the Biota Water Treatment Plant, with an application deadline of Friday, May 8th 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external.
Nature of Work
This is a responsible technical position performing a variety of duties operating and maintaining various monitoring and control systems used in water treatment systems, along with laboratory and computer equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Foreman.
The employee may be required to provide training on proper operation and maintenance of water plant SCADA systems, various information technology, instrumentation and laboratory equipment. Please see attached job description for complete details.
Education, Experience, Other Requirements
- Completion of high school or trade school, preferably including classes in chemistry or related subjects, and four years of experience as a Water Treatment Plant Operator III; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possession of a valid state health department Water Treatment Certificate III.
- Possession of a valid North Dakota commercial driver’s license and proper endorsements.
Compensation and Benefits
- The assigned salary range for Water Plant Instrumentation Technician under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 56, with a starting hourly wage of $24.30-$36.08 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 Process
Applicants must submit a City of Minot Application for Employment through the City’s website: 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.
Contact Information
Human Resources Office
City Hall – 10 3rd Ave SW
Email: hr @minotnd.gov
EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission