JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CITY MANAGER POSITION

The City of Benson pop 3,480, is seeking to recruit its next City Manager to lead its staff and manage its municipal services including; airport, police, fire, streets, full utilities, aquatic center, liquor store, golf course, parks and recreation, EDA, HRA and an electric distribution utility with a 10MW municipal electric power plant.  The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field.  A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a responsible management position with broad municipal operating and budgeting experience.  Knowledge of sewer, water, and electric utilities operations and utility capacity planning.  Complete applications will be reviewed on January 31, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.  To apply please complete the application, cover letter and resume and forward to the Benson City Attorney, Attn: City Manager Application, 1150 Wisconsin Ave.,  Benson, MN 56215 or skowal@bensonmnlaw.com.  Application and job description can be found on the City of Benson  website bensonmn.org, City Manager Position.

WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR

The City of Benson is seeking applicants for the position of Water / Wastewater Operator. The position requires rotation of on-call and weekend duties once a month and to work overtime as required. 

Minimum Requirements: High School Degree or equivalent; Valid class B driver’s license with clean record within 6 months; Must live or relocate to within a 30 minute response time; ability to acquire licensing as a certified operator (no experience necessary training will be provided).

Desirable Qualifications: Experience with pipes, plumbing, pumps, operation of large equipment, mechanical / technical skills. Licensure in water / wastewater. If you have any or all please apply.

Starting wage range is $26.80 to $30.89 hour DOQ. Excellent benefits, great work environment. Obtain an application from the City of Benson website: www.bensonmn.org. Submit an application with resume to: City of Benson, 1410 Kansas Avenue, Benson, MN 56215, or e-mail to staff@bensonmn.org. Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled, with those received by December 31, 2024 earning first consideration.