Due to retirement, the Denison Municipal Utilities (DMU), a supplier of electricity, water and wastewater services in Denison, Iowa, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of General Manager. Candidates must possess exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and have a personal commitment to providing excellent customer service. The General Manager reports to the five person Board of Trustees and is responsible for carrying out the Board policy and directives.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience in the utility industry. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business or Public Administration or Engineering is preferred but not required.

Salary and benefits will be competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply please complete the DMU employment application found on our website (www.dmuonline.com) and forward along with a cover letter, resume and three references to: General Manager, Denison Municipal Utilities, P.O. Box 518, Denison, Iowa 51442 by May 16, 2025.

Denison Municipal Utilities is an equal opportunity employer.

Detroit Lakes, MN is a thriving and vibrant community with excellent amenities, an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Electric Department is looking for a Certified Journeyman Lineworker to join our team. Individuals in this position perform the most advanced and skilled work in construction, maintenance and operations of overhead and underground electrical transmissions and distribution systems.

Minnesota State Journeyman Lineman license is preferred. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED; satisfactory completion of a certified line worker apprentice program (8000 hours) and four (4) years’ experience working as a journey level lineman with rubber glove experience. First Aid, CPR, Pole Top and Bucket Rescue certifications are required. Class A CDL driver’s license is also required.

Salary range: $94,162.00 ($45.27/HR) - $97,136.00 ($46.70/HR).

Submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Certifications, Licenses and Employment Application online at https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/employment by 4:30 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our HR Director, Deon Strapp, at dstrapp@cityofdetroitlakes.com.

Employment Application, benefits and job description are available at https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/employment

Employment background investigation, drug and alcohol testing will be performed.
The City of Detroit Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Melrose Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Apprentice Lineworker – limited appointment 1000 hours. The Apprentice Lineworker performs skilled duties for the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of the electrical distribution, generation, metering, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications include: This position requires a high school diploma or school anticipated diploma. Desired qualifications completion of an accredited lineworker training program, and a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 2025 Salary: $25.03 - $26.63 per hour.

The job description and application packet can be obtained on the City’s website at www.cityofmelrose.com or by contacting the Melrose City office at 320-256-4278.

Interested applicant should submit a completed application packet, along with resume to City of Melrose, Attn: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352 or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com by noon on Friday, April 4, 2025.

The position is open until filled.

Exciting Career Opportunity with the City of Luverne!

Billing Clerk/Receptionist – Full-Time Position

The City of Luverne is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to join our team as a Billing Clerk/Receptionist. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment, providing excellent service to utility customers while managing the full utility billing process. As the first point of contact for city-related functions, you will play a key role in our community’s daily operations.

Qualifications:
✅ Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least two courses in accounting or bookkeeping OR two years of experience in account billing/accounts payable.
✅ Preferred: Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience with automated accounting systems and public engagement is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits:
💰 Competitive starting hourly wage: $26.39 plus comprehensive benefits package
🏢 Professional office environment with meaningful public service impact
📅 Application Deadline: April 9, 2025 (10:00 A.M.)

For inquiries, contact Finance Director Tyler Reisch at (507) 227-6875. Apply online at https://www.cityofluverne.org/...

📢 Join us in making a difference in the Luverne community!

The City of Pierre seeks an enthusiastic individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position provides services in the water and wastewater departments by repairing and maintaining sanitary and storm sewer mains. This position operates a CCTV van including computer applications to video and inspect sanitary and storm sewer lines and a Vactor truck to clean sewer lines, storm lines, lift stations and multiple structures located around the city. This position performs smoke testing, bypass pumping and flow monitoring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Class I Waste Water Collection certification from the State of SD Board of Operator Certification within 18 months of employment. Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement. Knowledge of the operation of waste water and storm water collection systems and maintenance of related equipment would be beneficial.

WAGE: $24.59 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2,000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

UP TO $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

Open until filled

APPLICATIONS TO: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

EOE

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position supervises a crew of personnel and operates heavy equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system as well as wastewater collection and storm sewer infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Crew leader or Foreman experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. Good communication and leadership skills working in a team atmosphere are essential. The ability to perform high level customer service to citizens, contractors and vendors is a must. Experience operating equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, front end loader and trencher desirable. Ability to plan and carry out construction activities in an efficient manner and to perform manual labor which involves moderate to heavy lifting at times. Must possess or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes and a Class I Water Distribution certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position serves as a crew leader and is responsible for planning and directing the daily flow of work and wellbeing of a highly motivated crew in an exciting and skilled line of work. Must be able to operate a variety of heavy equipment used in installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer mains.

WAGE: $29.96 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2,000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

Open until filled

UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

Applications to: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

EOE

Administrative/ Communications Specialist

Reports To: Finance Manager

Starting pay: $24.96 - $31.20

This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-union position.

Hours: 20 hours/ week; 9:00AM – 1:00PM (occasional hours outside of this timeframe as needed)

Benefits: PERA and pro-rated vacation, sick and holiday pay

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate ALP sponsored events throughout the year
• As requested, compose or prepare internal and external correspondence for General Manager, Department Managers, and utility staff by editing and proofreading all documents
• As requested, prepare spreadsheets, reports, proposals and presentations using Microsoft Office software
• Maintain accurate and efficient filing systems. Ensure documents are scanned/ placed in the appropriate files and retention schedules are followed
• Prepare and post meeting notices, compile electronic board packet and attend Board meetings to take minutes
• Maintain ALP’s service policy documents
• Serves as the primary contact for conference registrations and travel accommodations
• Distribute mail, manage shared inboxes, maintain company calendars, order office supplies and promotional/informational materials, and other clerical duties as assigned
• Support ALP’s communications consultant with any on-site needs
• Serves as a backup for Customer Service

Education / Experience:

• Minimum: High School diploma or GED
• Two or more years of relevant work experience
• Preferred: Attention to detail, accuracy on all documents, ability to work well with others at a quick pace, experience with Microsoft Office, familiarity with document and record retention

Application Deadline:

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to

Kirsten Berger

HR@alputilities.com

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best communities in which to live, work and play. This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment used in installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer lines and mains. Manual labor is also required for system maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Class I Water Distribution certification from the State of SD Board of Operator Certification within 18 months of employment. Ability to perform manual labor which involves heavy lifting. Experience operating equipment such as a backhoe, motor grader, excavator, ditch-witch, boom truck and front-end loader. Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL required. Experience in water and sewer main installation and repair desirable.

WAGE: $27.15 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

Open until filled

UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

APPLICATIONS TO: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU), located in Marshall, Minnesota, is accepting applications for an Electronics Technician. This position includes the technical and skilled work to provide electrical and electronic support and communication at MMU’s substations, office building and to the Electric, Water and Metering Departments. Applicants must have a combination of education and training that contributes to the adequate vocational knowledge of electronics and electrical systems. A working knowledge of electricians work practices, procedures, and code. A valid Minnesota Commercial driver’s license will also be required to be hired for this position. A full and detailed job description can be downloaded from MMU’s website at www.marshallutilities.com under career opportunities. Compensation for this position ranges from $82,888 to $103,610, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MMU also offers an excellent benefit package. To apply for this position, please visit www.marshallutilities.com under career opportunities and electronically complete and submit an application, please provide your resume and a list of references. If you have any questions on the process of the position, please contact Amy Karbo, Human Resources Coordinator, by phone at 507-929-5971 or by emailing amyk@marshallutilities.com. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 28th, 2025, by 4:30 p.m. The tentative starting date is Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. Marshall Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Marshall (Minnesota) Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for a full-time Customer Service Representative/Billing Clerk (CSR) position. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to performing a variety of customer service duties for the accurate management of utility accounts and assisting with regular monthly utility billing processes. In addition, the CSR will receive, process and balance payments, assist and respond to customers’ questions or requests, answer telephone inquiries, prepare, update and maintain computerized customer files.

Applicants are required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent. In addition, applicants must have three years of customer service responsibility in an office setting, proven ability to effectively deal with people under a variety of circumstances, working knowledge of computers and billing systems and schedules; working knowledge of Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and Word software programs, the ability to compose correspondences and use basic information in developing reports, and the ability to express oneself orally and in writing. In addition, three years of billing experience is preferred.

This position is an onsite, in-person office position with a working schedule of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.

A full and detailed job description can be downloaded from MMU’s website at www.marshallutilities.com under career opportunities.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55,604 to $69,505 commensurate with experience and qualifications. MMU also offers an excellent benefits package.

To apply for this position, please visit www.marshallutilities.com under career opportunities and electronically complete and submit an application for employment, your resume, and a list of references. If you have any questions on the process or the position, please contact Amy Karbo, Human Resource Coordinator, at 507-929-5971 or by email at amyk@marshallutilities.com.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, by 4:30 pm. Tentative starting date is April 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Marshall Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hutchinson Utilities Commission seeks qualified applicants for the position of Natural Gas Division Manager.

Duties include performing complex analytical, supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising the activities of the natural gas transmission and distribution systems. This is advanced technical work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas systems and equipment.

Work involves system design and planning, budget preparation, contractor/equipment specification writing and selection, and supervising the natural gas division. Requires a BA/BS in Engineering/related field or equivalent education and work experience. Desire a minimum of five years experience in the utility industry. Supervisory experience along with effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, consultants, officials, and the public. Current salary range is $136,540-$184,329. Starting pay dependent upon experience and qualifications. Competitive benefit package.

Full job description and required application packet available at Hutchinson Utilities Commission, 225 Michigan St. SE and the City of Hutchinson, 111 Hassan St. SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350; or on the following websites: www.hutchinsonutilities.com and www.hutchinsonmn.gov. Questions can be directed to Angie Radke, Administrative/HR Coordinator via email at aradke@hutchinsonmn.gov, or by telephone at 320-234-0501. First review of applications is February 7, 2025, Position opened until filled. Hutchinson Utilities Commission is proud to be a “Veteran Friendly Employer” in partnership with MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development. EOE.

The City of Melrose Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Electric Line Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation, construction and maintenance of the entire electrical system. Supervises electric department staff. Works on-call and responds to emergencies and/or repairs as needed.

Qualifications include: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in line person training plus certificate of completion of an approved apprenticeship certification program for a journey lineworker or five years’ experience in electrical distribution and power production or combination of education and experience required. General supervisory experience is preferred.

2024 Salary Range DOQ: $84,708.00 - $94,120.00.

A copy of the job description and application packet can be obtained on the City’s website at www.cityofmelrose.com or by contacting the Melrose City office at 320-256-4278.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application packet and resume to: City of Melrose, Attn: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352, or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com by noon, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

The position will remain open until filled.

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MRES is headquartered in Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota. From its miles of trails and lakes, local wineries and breweries, to world-class music, theater and a thriving foodie scene, Sioux Falls offers big-city perks with small-town charm.

Sioux Falls is the fastest growing metro area in the Midwest, with businesses and residents eager to move in. Key economic sectors include agribusiness, education, finance, healthcare and telecommunications, and businesses here enjoy South Dakota’s lack of a state corporate income tax.

The Sioux Falls School District serves more than 23,000 students.

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