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JOB POSTING: ELECTRIC LINE SUPERVISOR

Melrose Public Utilities is accepting applications for Electric Line Supervisor. Position is responsible for operations, construction, and maintenance of the electrical system, supervises electric department staff and works on-call on a rotating schedule.   

Qualifications: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or certificate of completion of an approved apprenticeship certification program for journey lineworker or five years’ experience in electrical distribution, power production or combination of education and experience required. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Salary Range depending on qualifications: $84,708.00 - $94,120.00 per year.  Additional compensation for on call time.  Excellent benefits package.

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.

Submit completed application packet, with resume to Attn: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352 or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com  by noon, Friday, January 3, 2025.  Position open until filled.

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JOB POSTING: FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The City of Melrose, MN is seeking applications for a full-time Police Officer. Applicants must be POST licensed or POST eligible to be licensed by the time of appointment.

Melrose is located on the I-94 corridor with quick access to the St. Cloud, Alexandria, and the metro areas. There are a variety of outdoor options to offer with an extensive trail system, lakes, and hunting opportunities. Melrose offers exceptional public and private schools, as well as a medical clinic and hospital.

Applicants must be flexible to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends. Officers get every other weekend off, their own squad car, numerous training opportunities, uniforms provided, fully paid health insurance and up to $200 match for HSA. Officers are members of LELS union.

The 2024 salary range is $29.97 -$35.68 per hour DOQ.

Applicants must pass a background check, physical exam, and psychological exam. 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 offices at 320-256-4278. Interested applicants should submit a completed application packet to: City of Melrose, ATTN: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352. The position is open until filled.

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Volunteering

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Boards, Committees & Commissions

Boards, Committees, and Commissions Application
Public Notice - Terms Expiring 2024

If you are interested in submitting a letter of interest to volunteer, please contact the City Clerk at 320-256-4278 or via e-mail at phaase@cityofmelrose.com

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Fire Fighters

If you are interested in joining the Melrose Fire Department please complete an application and return to the Melrose City Center or Fire Chief Tom Budde, or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com or firechief@cityofmelrose.com.

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Ambulance

If you are interested in becoming an EMT on the Melrose Ambulance please contact the HR Department at 320-256-4278 or via e-mail to ambcoord@cityofmelrose or hr@cityofmelrose.com.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Self-respect

  • Community respect

  • Opportunity to serve the local community and area residents

  • Association and friendship with fellow EMT's

  • Leadership opportunities

  • Compensation for standby, calls, and training

  • Training and schooling paid by the City (upon completion of one year of service on the Department)

  • Worker’s compensation insurance while on duty as an EMT

  • Uniforms provided by the City