General Definition of Work: The Business Office Support Specialist is a union position under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. The primary duty for this position is to relieve/back up various positions within the business/repair office and will perform a variety of administrative and/or customer service duties relating to customer utility accounts and other utility business.
We have established ourselves as a strong, knowledgeable team, in the Brainerd area. We continue to grow, our boundaries expanding as each year we are adding more residential, commercial, industrial and large power lines, meters and water lines. We are providing great power, water and wastewater treatment to the City of Brainerd.
We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and we are looking for like minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our team.
Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU) is an equal opportunity employer.
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It is important that your application be completed thoroughly and show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applications must be completely submitted by the closing date and time indicated on the announcement. Application materials received after the posted deadline will not be considered.
Veteran’s Preference Information may be attached to your application, faxed to (218) 828-2316, or mailed to Human Resources, 501 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401.
The City of Brainerd provides equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All employment is conditioned on a satisfactory background investigation and drug test.
If you have questions, need assistance, or a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources at 218-828-2307 or employment@ci.brainerd.mn.us.
Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity | |||
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) | No Charge | ||
After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect | No Charge | ||
Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred | $150.00 | ||
Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
Special Events | |||
Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) | $150.00 | ||
Electric commercial base service charge per meter | $25.00 | ||
Commercial kWh charge | $0.10581 | ||
Turn Off/On Water | |||
7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. | No Charge | ||
After hours Emergency Turn Off | No Charge | ||
Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
Tampering With Meter | |||
Tampering Fee | $350.00 | ||
Additional Reconnect Fee | $50.00 | ||
3 month average deposit | Varies | ||
New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop) RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY |
Total Costs Incurred | ||
Water Main Tap | |||
3/4" or 1" plus materials | $300.00 | ||
1 1/2" or 2" plus materials | $600.00 | ||
Water Transmitter | $140.00 | ||
Water Meters | |||
5/8" - 1/2" Iperl | $235.00 | ||
3/4" Iperl | $235.00 | ||
1" Iperl | $325.00 | ||
1 1/2" Omni-C2 | $1,935.00 | ||
2" Omni-C2 | $2,235.00 | ||
3" Omni-C2 | $2,820.00 | ||
4" Omni T2 | $4,910.00 | ||
Bulk Water Sales | |||
Service Charge | $19.30 | ||
Charge per 1,000 gallons | $4.10 | ||
Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) | $1,000.00 | ||
Pole Attachments - annually per pole | $7.00 | ||
Security Lights - monthly per light | $12.50 + sales tax | ||
No charge to install if installed on existing pole | |||
Oversize Loads | |||
Under $500 estimate | Full estimate before move | ||
Over $500 estimate | $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500 | ||
BPU Equipment and Employees | |||
Hourly Rate Per Employee | $70/hr | ||
After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee | $105/hr | ||
Materials | Materials + 20% & sales tax | ||
Truck | $100/day | ||
Backhoe | $45/hr | ||
Generator | $950/day + fuel |