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City of Minot
CEMETERY LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$41,220 / year median in North Dakota
+14% projected growth
Job Description
If you are interested in serving your community and making an impact, were 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 Friday, August 21st 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.
Nature of WorkThis 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 RequirementsCompletion 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 drivers license and proper endorsements within six months of employment is required.
Compensation and BenetsThe 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 benetted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benets Guide for complete information.
North Dakota Veterans Preference Applicable under
Questions?
City of Minot Human Resources701-857-4756EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission
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 Friday, August 21st 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.
Nature of WorkThis 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 RequirementsCompletion 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 drivers license and proper endorsements within six months of employment is required.
Compensation and BenetsThe 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 benetted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benets Guide for complete information.
North Dakota Veterans Preference Applicable under
NDCC 37-19.1
Application RequirementsOnline Application RequiredA City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website at https://www.minotnd.gov/jobsVeterans PreferenceVeterans preference:
Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veterans preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans 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 Veterans Affairs indicating disability, or the veterans death certificate. Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veterans Preference.Questions?
City of Minot Human Resources701-857-4756EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission