CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Public Works Department, as a division of the City of Austin, Minnesota, is responsible for planning, programming, design, constructing, and maintaining public works facilities. This includes street infrastructure, street lighting, traffic control, sanitary and storm water, water main, and wastewater treatment facilities.

The Public Works Department is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Sewer Maintenance
Join a reliable, hands‑on team dedicated to maintaining the essential city systems that keep our community safe, healthy, and running smoothly every day.

PAY RANGE
Salary Range: $28.87 – $38.49 per hour.
Starting salary is dependent on experience.
Full Time, Non-Exempt
40 Hours per Week, Monday – Friday

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Job Application & Supplemental Questionnaire may be emailed to HR@ci.austin.mn.us or mailed/dropped off at City Hall, 500 4th Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912

Required Application Documents Needed to Be Considered for this Position
Job Application
Supplemental Questionnaire

Information Only; Do not Return
Job Description
Benefits Statement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (summary)

  • Construction and maintenance work such as pavement cutting, trench excavation, manhole and catch basin construction, mainline pipe repair, pipe laying, and backfilling.
  • Operation of construction and maintenance equipment, including jetter/vac trucks, backhoes, excavators, camera televising equipment, and snow removal equipment.
  • Maintenance, cleaning, repair, and replacement of sanitary sewer lift stations, including pump servicing and electrical troubleshooting.

This is a summarized list of responsibilities. A full job description is available in the application packet or on the City’s website. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from High School or GED.
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker certification.
  • Three years of construction, maintenance, or repair experience.

Apply Now!

Application available at City Hall, 500 4th Avenue NE, or on-line at https://www.ci.austin.mn.us/sewer-maintenance

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