STREET OPERATOR I/II/III - City of Watertown

Street Operator I/II/III - City of Watertown Public Works Department Grade 130/135/145, DOE Job Details Category Full-Time Positions Status Open Posted September 21, 2026 1:00 PM Salary Grade 130 / Step 1 = $50,606.40 per year or $4,217.20 per month Grade 135 / Step 1 = $53,144.00 per year or $4,428.67 per month Grade 145 / Step 1 = $58,593.60 per year or $4,882.80 per month Application Deadline Open Until Filled Position Summary This position performs manual labor and equipment operations to complete road repairs, snow removal, and other assignments and to assist with overall division operations. NOTE: Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the assignments and qualifications of the assigned work/equipment. Qualifications Operator I – Streets MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/equivalent with two (2) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment Valid Class A CDL, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire o Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed o No endorsements required for this position PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Basic mechanical ability Welding/fabrication experience Work zone safety proficiency MSHA and Hazmat certification First Aid and CPR certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire Operator II – Streets MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/equivalent with eight (8) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment Valid Class A CDL upon hire o Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed o Must obtain Tanker endorsement (N or X) within six (6) months of hire Proficiency in operating all street maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, a Street sweeper, motor grader, asphalt spray patcher, distributor truck, brine truck, loader mounted snow blower Knowledge of City’s maintenance operational needs and procedures such as flood mitigation, snow removal operations, Emergency Snow Routes, locating addresses and street maintenance needs, sand/salt and brine mixing, roadway repair, street sweeping, and herbicide/pesticide spraying Entry level knowledge of roadway signage/painting, signal light maintenance, and the MUTCD PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in engineering, construction, heavy equipment operator, or related field Moderate mechanical ability Welding/fabrication experience Work zone safety proficiency MSHA and Hazmat certification First Aid and CPR certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire Operator III – Streets MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/equivalent with eight (8) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment Valid Class A CDL upon hire o Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed o Must obtain Tanker Endorsement (N or X) within six (6) months of hire o Must obtain Hazmat Endorsement (H or X) within six (6) months of hire Extensive mechanical ability/experience Proficiency in operating all street maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, a street sweeper, motor grader, asphalt spray patcher, distributor truck, brine truck, loader mounted snow blower Knowledge of City’s maintenance operational needs and procedures such as flood mitigation, snow removal operations, Emergency Snow Routes, locating addresses and street maintenance needs, sand/salt and brine mixing, roadway repair, street sweeping, and herbicide/pesticide spraying Entry level knowledge of roadway signage/painting, signal light maintenance, and the MUTCD PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree in engineering, construction, heavy equipment operator, or related field Welding/fabrication experience Work zone safety proficiency MSHA and Hazmat certificationFirst Aid and CPR certification ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification AED (Associated Equipment Distributors) certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire Veteran’s preference points are acknowledged in the City’s hiring process. The City of Watertown’s Personnel Policy, including the City’s policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Finance Office or on our website at The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Human Resources Office

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