The City of Hutchinson Welcomes You as an Applicant for Employment
Your application will be considered with others. It is our policy to provide equality of opportunity in employment. The information requested in the application is considered personal and confidential and used only in conjunction with your possible employment. Please furnish us with complete information. You are encouraged to attach any additional information that you believe qualifies you for the position in which you are applying.
City Job Openings
Sr Network Administrator
The City of Hutchinson seeks applicants to fill a full-time Sr. Network Administrator position.
This position is a technical leadership role supporting both the City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Utilities Commission. Reporting to the IT Director, this position oversees and strengthens network and cybersecurity programs while providing guidance and backup support to the Network Administrator and IT Technician. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining cybersecurity strategies; ensuring compliance with state, federal, and industry standards; securing SCADA systems for water, wastewater, gas, and electric utilities; monitoring networks for threats; and managing incident response, training, and disaster recovery planning. The role also supports server infrastructure, backups, Microsoft Windows environments, and IT projects, as well as assisting police departments with digital evidence and mobile technology systems.
Qualified candidates will have a degree in IT or related field with significant experience, strong knowledge of Windows servers, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and network security, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure with flexible hours.
Full Salary Range: $37.921/hour – $56.881/hour, starting wage depending on qualifications.
The city provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex spending plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), generous paid leave policies, including vacation, sick, ESST, and 11 paid holidays, free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and MN Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) for qualified employees.
Additional details about these programs are available by contacting us at (320) 234-5608. Required application and job description available at City Center, 111 Hassan St SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350, below or email Stephanie. Apply by Monday, February 23, 2026.
Download Required Application Packet [PDF, 600.38 KB]
Download Sr. Network Administrator Job Description [PDF, 160.87 KB]
Compost Equipment Operator
The City of Hutchinson is seeking applicants to fill a Full-Time Compost Equipment Operator position at Creekside Soils, the City owned and operated compost facility.
Work includes operating varying light and heavy equipment to process compost from raw materials to finished bulk and bagged products. Includes inside and outside work. Generally, Monday – Friday work schedule with some weekend work, depending on season, workload and weather. Requires high school diploma or GED, and 1-3 years relevant equipment operation experience. Valid Class A Minnesota driver’s license for semi operation. Certification from a recognized compost training program, or the ability to obtain within one year.
Grade 140 position; $28.738/hour – $43.107/hour. Starting wage dependent upon qualifications.
The city provides a competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, flex spending, Public Service Loan Program, generous paid leave policies including vacation, sick, ESST, 11 paid holidays, free Employee Assistance Program, MN Public Employers Retirement Association for qualified employees.
Apply by Friday, February 27, 2026. More information and REQUIRED application below, at City Center, 111 Hassan St SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350.
Call (320) 234-5608 or Email Stephanie.
Police Officer
The City of Hutchinson seeks applicants to fill (3) Full Time Police Officer positions due to upcoming retirements and to establish an eligibility roster for future needs.
Qualified applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED, plus, at minimum, an associate’s degree in police/criminal justice or related field. MUST be P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of hire. Laterals are welcomed and encouraged.
2025 Salary range: $32.874 – $49.317 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Shift differential for overnights.
New facility in July 2023 with 24/7 on-site Fitness Center. The city provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex spending plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), generous paid leave policies, including vacation, sick, ESST, and 11 paid holidays, free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and MN Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) for qualified employees.
Additional details about these programs are available by contacting us at (320) 234-5608. Required application and job description available at City Center, 111 Hassan St SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350, below or email Stephanie.
Seasonal City Job Openings:
No Current Seasonal Job Openings
How to Apply
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“Fill-in” application: Application For Employment
Required Application: Seasonal/Temporary Employment
Attach your documentation to your application and submit it to:
City of Hutchinson
Human Resources Department
111 Hassan St SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Fax: (320) 234-4240
Email City of Hutchinson
Accommodation
The City of Hutchinson does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. If you require accommodation in the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (320) 234-5608.
Data Privacy Notifications
The information you supply in an employment application will be used to assess your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. You are not legally required to provide the information, but we will not be able to consider your application without it. The information is requested to distinguish you from other applicants; to identify you in our employment files; to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position for which you are applying; and to contact you for employment interviews.
The following information on an application will be considered private data on individuals pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: your name, home address, home phone number, and Social Security Number. If you are certified as eligible for an employment vacancy and if selected for an interview, an applicant is considered a finalist for the position and your name will become public data. If you are hired by the City of Hutchinson, all information you supply on this application will become public, except your home street address, home phone number, Social Security number, and answers given to questions marked confidential.
Access to a free public computer is available at the Hutchinson Public Library located at 50 Hassan St SE in Hutchinson, MN.