EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - Street Maintenance Worker

CITY OF AITKIN - STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER
The City of Aitkin is seeking a dedicated full-time Street Maintenance Worker. This position is
essential for the smooth operation of city functions and works closely with the Street Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
* Valid MN Class A driver's license required. Tanker endorsement preferred.
* Inspect and maintain sewer system and lift stations.
* Maintain equipment and grounds/facilities.
Position Details:
* Type: Union Position
* Starting Wage: $21.60 - $24.55 per hour, DOE
* Wage Range: $21.60 - 29.32 per hour
* Seasonal Snow Shift Differential Pay
* Benefits: Excellent benefits and insurance package included. Family Health Insurance
paid by Employer.
Visit the City of Aitkin Administration Office or website at www.ci.aitkin.mn.us for the full
job description and application packet.
Position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur on Thursday, April 30, 2026
at 12:00 PM. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
Application Instructions: Please submit an application, a cover letter, and resume in a sealed
envelope, clearly mark it with "application enclosed". You may submit your application in
person or by mail to:
City Administration Office
Attn: Jen Thompson, City Administrator
130 Southgate Dr. - Suite 200
Aitkin, MN 56431
Or by email to: jen@ci.aitkin.mn.us - Subject Line; Application - First & Last Name
The City of Aitkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Aitkin Position Description
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Classification: Street Maintenance Worker Department: Public Works
Reports to: Street Supervisor Location:
Supervises: No direct reports FLSA Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt
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Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining and repairing city infrastructure, buildings, equipment and parks in an efficient and safe
manner to provide the community with functional, safe and attractive roadways, infrastructure and recreational
opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Water distribution, wastewater and storm water collection systems
* Performs daily inspections and maintenance, monitors lift stations, upgrades sewer lines, etc.
* Responds to emergency repairs such as sewer backups outside of normal working hours.
City Streets
* Maintains streets by performing street cleaning, minor street repairs, patching, crosswalk and curb painting,
crack sealing, etc.
* Clears right-of-way.
* Performs snow and ice removal and removal of storm debris.
* Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment.
* Maintains streetlights, poles and street signs.
* Maintains and repairs lots and sidewalks.
Buildings and Facilities
* Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, etc.: mows and trims, removes and plants trees and shrubs.
* Maintains parking lots.
* Performs building maintenance and repairs.
Parks and Recreation
* Mows, trims and maintains grounds.
* Repairs and maintains playground equipment.
* Collects and disposes of trash.
* Maintains and repairs skate park, hockey rink, walking trails, and foot bridge.
Vehicles and Equipment
* Performs routine service and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
* Performs welding and fabricating.
* Repairs as necessary.
* Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
Other duties as apparent or assigned.
* Prepares reports and records of activities and projects.
* Assists in planning and providing for future city expansion.
* Performs public relations: notifies public of projects and maintenance and responds to questions and concerns.
* Assigns work, trains and instructs seasonal workers.
* Attends meetings, trainings and continuing education.
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Qualifications
Education: High School graduation or equivalent.
Requirements:
* Valid MN Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
* Ability to respond 24/7 to emergencies.
*
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to obtain Class SC wastewater collection system license.
* Heavy equipment operations certification.
* Knowledge of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
* Knowledge of street and sidewalk maintenance, repair, and preservation.
* Knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
* Knowledge and skill in equipment operation, repair, and maintenance.
* Knowledge of maintenance of parks, grounds, and vegetation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat and cold.
* Regularly working near moving mechanical equipment and often in precarious places, where the employee is
exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals with risk of electrical shock and vibration.
* When outside or on job sites, this position may be exposed to loud noises.
* The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100
pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision.
Equipment Utilized
* Hand and power tools, mowers, testing equipment, electrical equipment, snow and ice removal equipment, city
vehicles.
Last Updated & Approved by CC: 11/03/2025
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www.ci.aitkin.mn.us
130 Southgate Drive - Suite 200 Aitkin, MN 56431
218/927-2527 Fax 218/927-1834
Application for Employment
We welcome you as an applicant for employment with the City of Aitkin. It is the City of
Aitkin's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment. The City of Aitkin will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital
status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public
assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.
Please furnish complete information, so we may accurately and completely assess your
qualifications. You may attach any other information which provides additional detail
about your qualifications for employment in the position you seek. Please refer to the
Applicant Data Practices Advisory for guidance regarding how your application
information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your
information, and more.
The City of Aitkin accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of
employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable
accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Thompson
at 218-927-2527.
Please print in INK or type when completing this application
Title of position applying for:
Personal Information
Name: (Last) (First) (MI)
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number Alternate Phone
Email
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States in the position for
Yes No
which you are applying?
Proof of citizenship or work eligibility will be required as a condition of
employment.
Will your continued employment require employer sponsorship?
Yes No
Are you at least 18 years old?
Yes No
Educational Information
Circle the highest grade completed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 GED 13 14 15 16 MA MS PHD JD
Grade School High School College/Technical Graduate
Did you graduate: Y es No Yes No Yes No
(Please check) High School College/Technical Graduate
School Name Address Course of study Degree
High School:
College:
Graduate School:
Technical/Vocational:
Other:
Other:
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List any other courses, seminars, workshops, or training you have that may provide you
with skills related to this position:
List any current licenses, registrations, or certificates you possess which may be related
to this position:
List any equipment you are capable of operating, if it relates to the job you are applying
for:
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Employment Experience
List present or most recent employer first. Please note "see resume" is not an acceptable
response for any entries on this application. Resumes will only be considered in addition to, but
not in lieu of, this application.
Company Name of last supervisor Hrs./Week
Address Start Date
City, State, Zip End Date
Phone Number Last job title
Reason for leaving (be specific):
Describe your work in this job:
May we contact this employer? Yes No
Company Name of last supervisor Hrs./Week
Address Start Date
City, State, Zip End Date
Phone Number Last job title
Reason for leaving (be specific):
Describe your work in this job:
May we contact this employer? Yes No
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Company Name of last supervisor Hrs./Week
Address Start Date
City, State, Zip End Date
Phone Number Last job title
Reason for leaving (be specific):
Describe your work in this job:
May we contact this employer? Yes No
Company Name of last supervisor Hrs./Week
Address Start Date
City, State, Zip End Date
Phone Number Last job title
Reason for leaving (be specific):
Describe your work in this job:
May we contact this employer? Yes No
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Unpaid Experience
Describe any unpaid or volunteer experience relevant to the position for which you are applying (you
may exclude, if you wish, information which would reveal race, sex, religion, age, disability, or other
protected status).
Military Experience
Did you serve in the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No
Describe your duties:
Do you wish to apply for Veterans' Preference points: Yes No
If you answered "yes," you must complete the enclosed application for Veterans' Preference points,
and submit the application and required documentation to the City of Aitkin by the application
deadline of the position for which you are applying.
Authorization
I certify that all information I have provided in this application for employment is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand, any misrepresentation or omission of
any fact in my application, resume or any other materials, or during any interviews, can be
justification for refusal of employment, or if employed, will be grounds for dismissal,
regardless of length of employment or when the misrepresentation or omission is discovered.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the job description summary for the position/s
for which I am applying. I further acknowledge my understanding that employment with the
City of Aitkin is "at will", unless otherwise noted, and that "at will" employment may be
terminated by either the City of Aitkin or me at any time, with or without notice.
With my signature below, I am providing the City of Aitkin authorization to verify all
information I provided within this application packet, including contacting current or previous
employers. However, I understand that if, in the Employment Experience section I have
answered "No" to the question, "May we contact your current employer?", contact with my
current employer will not be made without my specific authorization.
I have read the included Applicant Data Practices Advisory, and I further understand, that if
offered a position, I must submit to and pass a criminal background check and employment
reference checks. I also understand it is my responsibility to notify the City of Aitkin in writing of
any changes to information reported in this application for employment.
_____________________________________________ ___________________________
Signature Date
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Veterans' Preference
COMPLETE THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE
NOTE: VETERANS' PREFERENCE POINTS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION. ATTACH COPY OF "MEMBER COPY 4" VETERAN'S DD214, OR OTHER
DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING SERVICE. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE
APPLICATION DEADLINE OF THE POSTING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
(VETERAN IS DEFINED BY MINN. STAT. 197.447)
You must submit a PHOTOCOPY of your "Member Copy
4" of your DD214 or other documentation verifying the full period called or ordered for federal, active duty and
service to substantiate the services information be a United States citizen or resident alien. Veteran's
requested on the form. Claims not accompanied by preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a
proper documentation will not be processed. For deceased veteran, who died on active duty or as a result of
assistance in obtaining a copy of your "member Copy active duty, and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who is
4" of your DD214, or other documentation verifying unable to qualify because of the disability.
service, contact your County Veterans' Service Office.
The City of Aitkin operates under a point preference system, To qualify for preference on a promotional exam, a veteran
which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement must have earned a passing exam score and received a
their application. Ten (10) points are granted to non- USDVA active duty service-connected disability rating of
disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 50% or more. For a promotional exam, a qualified disabled
Fifteen (15) points are awarded if the veteran has a service- veteran is entitled to be granted five (5) points. Disabled
connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. veterans eligible for such preference may use the five points
Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). preference only for the first promotion after securing
employment with the City of Aitkin.
To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must Claims must be made on the form below and submitted with
have earned a passing score and been separated under your application by the application deadline of the position
honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces for which you are applying. If the "Member Copy 4" DD214,
of the United States after having served on active duty for or other documentation verifying service, is submitted to our
181 consecutive days, or by reason of disability incurred office separate from this sheet, please attach a note with it
while serving on active duty, or after having served indicating the position for which you are applying and your
present address.
Name (Last) (First) (MI) Position for Which You Applied
Closing Date:
Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Phone Number Are you a US Citizen or Resident
Alien?
YES NO
VETERAN (10 points):
("Member Copy 4" of DD214 or DD215, or other documentation verifying service, must be submitted to receive points)
Honorably discharged veteran Yes No
DISABLED VETERAN (15 points):
("Member Copy 4" of DD214, or other documentation verifying service, and USDVA letter of disability rating decision of 10%
or more must be submitted to receive points)
Percent of Disability: _______%
Have you ever been promoted within the City of Aitkin employment? Yes No
SPOUSE OF DECEASED VETERAN (10 points or 15 if the veteran was disabled at time of death):
("Member Copy 4" of DD214 or DD215, or other documentation verifying service, photocopy of marriage certificate, spouse's
death certificate and proof veteran died on or as a result of active duty must be submitted to receive points. You are
ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran).
Date of Death: _______ Have you remarried? Yes No
SPOUSE OF DISABLED VETERAN (15 points):
("Member Copy 4" of DD214 or DD215, or other documentation verifying service, and USDVA letter of disability rating
decision of 10% or more must be submitted to receive points).
How does Veteran's disability prevent performance of a stated job "requirement?" Due to the veteran's service-
connected disability the veteran is unable to qualify for this position because (be specific):
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