General Manager Preston Public Utilities

Preston Public Utilities and the City of Preston seek the position of a Utility General Manager and Public Works Director

General Duties: Serves as top-appointed official with overall responsibility to manage the administration and daily operations of Preston Public Utilities. Informs the Public Utilities Commission about municipal utility operations at regular and other meetings, providing sound information for decision-making purposes. Coordinates the administration of Commission-approved budget and policies. Serves as department head of public works. Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of City streets, storm sewer system, parks and swimming pool, cemetery, buildings, and grounds, the water treatment and distribution system, the wastewater treatment and collection system, power plant, and the electric distribution system. Serves in a primary role for construction projects including the development of capital improvement plans.

A full Job description and application packet can be found at www.prestonmn.gov or by stopping at the Utility Office at 210 Fillmore St W Preston, MN 55965. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Salary Range: $42.14 to $57.88 for 2026; excellent benefits package offering health insurance coverage by Medica and UNUM Life Insurance and Delta Dental Insurance. The City of Preston also provides 13 paid holidays.