Equipment Operator I

The St. Cloud Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator I. The Public Works Equipment Operator I performs a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled tasks, including heavy manual labor and equipment operation, to maintain, repair and assist in the construction of municipal streets, alleys, facilities, right-of-way areas, and other city infrastructure and properties. This position is also responsible for the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste, as well as working at the compost site. If you are passionate about public service, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and performs construction related activities of city infrastructure.
• Operate a wide variety of heavy and light-duty equipment, attachments, and trailers to perform city operations and engage in maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• Performs regular heavy manual labor collecting and disposing of solid waste, recyclables, and related materials, and load them into collection vehicles.
• Performs patching, crack repair, pothole filling, concrete work, overlays, and spray patching.
• Shovel, blow, and plow snow; mix and apply and anti-icing products.

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Benefits: The City is proud to offer a competitive healthcare package, which includes 100% employer paid premiums for single insurance and 90% employer paid premiums for family insurance. Additional health and dental benefit information is available upon request. The average annual value of family health insurance premiums is approximately $33,253. A variety of voluntary benefits are also available, including disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. See benefit overview for more information on City benefits.

Retirement : An excellent retirement pension plan is provided by the city through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).

Paid Leave : Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day and Holiday Pay can be found in the applicable labor union contract.

How to Apply : Send a fully completed application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources Email.

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2026 Hiring Rate: $56,946 annually ($27.37 per hour). The full salary range for 2026 is $56,946 - $76,559 annually. On January 1, 2027, there is a 4.75% general increase to all steps of all ranges. 2027 Hiring Rate: $59,651 annually ($28.67 per hour). The full salary range for 2027 is $59,651 - $80,195.