Job Description
The City of Chisholm, MN. Is accepting applications for the position of
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
JOB DEFINITION
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Public Works, Public Utilities and Cemetery Departments; including property, plant, and equipment maintenance, garbage and recycling, storm and sanitary sewers. Work with related civic groups. Attends Council and/or Committee meetings as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and four (4) years previous public works experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Fleet, tools, specifications and purchasing.
- 3 years of verifiable supervisory experience.
- Considerable knowledge of property, plant, and equipment maintenance including street, sewer, and water maintenance and repairs.
- Appropriate language skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret documents and basic financial statements
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with labor relations.
- Ability to make independent judgments which have significant impact on the City.
- Valid CDL or the ability to obtain one in 1 year.
OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.
Wages: Annual Salary $ 107,717.75. This is position is part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) Labor Agreement.
Benefit package includes: PERA, Sick Leave, Holiday, Vacation, Emergency Leave, Insurance, and Earned Sick and Safe Time.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed City of Chisholm employment application by 4:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2026.
AA/EEO Employer: the City of Chisholm is committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans.
The application and full job description with requirements can be located on the City of Chisholm website, https://www.ci.chisholm.mn.us/jobs or at City Hall.
Mail:
City of Chisholm
Attn: Administration or
316 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN. 55719
Email:
Fax: 218-254-7955
If you have questions, please call
Susan Trunk @ 218-254-7904
Salary/Compensation: $107,718 per year
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