Oakes, North Dakota

30/07/2025

Crews will be sweeping the streets tomorrow. Remove everything from the streets.

24/07/2025

Chip seal crews will be starting on Main St. tomorrow morning at 7am. Please remove all vehicles by then.

22/07/2025

Chip Seal will begin Thursday July 24th. Please have all boats, campers, trailers etc. off of the streets.

22/07/2025

The City of Oakes would like to make the public aware that there is a college student from the European Country of Estonia in town: Mirjam Bookgirl Jarv.
Mirjam is a university student from Estonia, Europe doing a summer internship with an educational company from Nashville, TN. She has checked in with the City Hall and Sheriffs Department to let you know she's around. Mirjam will be meeting up with families in the City of Oakes selling educational materials that:
1) help with ACT preparation by Princeton Review 2)help with college credit classes by McGraw Hill
3) study guides that help parents to help kids with new math & other subjects
4) study guides that save time doing homework & test preparation
5) and a jump start program for the pre-k kids that give a head start for school.
Mirjam is driving a black Nissan Rogue and has an accent, please do not be intimidated by that. If you are not in interested, she will thank you for your time and leave you in a good mood.

21/07/2025

Crack seal crew will be doing main street today. Please move/keep vehicles off the street until they are done.

15/07/2025

Crews will be in town crack sealing starting Wednesday. The plan is to start at Main & 4th- working to the North. Then South of Main will follow, the entire town will take approximately 5 days (weather permitting). Please do not park on the street for the next few days to allow them to get all areas sealed. Thank you.

15/07/2025

🚨 NOW HIRING – BUILD A CAREER WITH PURPOSE 🚨
City of Oakes | Public Works Crew focused on Water Treatment Plant Operation
💵 Starting at $25+/hr | Full Benefits | Raises with Certifications

Are you tired of dead-end jobs? Want to work outdoors, learn a skilled trade, and actually be valued for what you do?

The City of Oakes is looking for someone who’s dependable, motivated, and ready to take pride in their community. We want someone who’s not just here to punch a clock — but is willing to put in the extra time and take pride in keeping our city running strong.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a long-term career with real growth, real impact, and real rewards.

💪 WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Run equipment: Bobcat, payloader, trucks
• Maintain streets, parks, and lift stations
• Handle snow removal and general shop tasks
• Attend required state water training
• Earn raises for each level of certification you achieve (water treatment, distribution, wastewater, etc.)

🎯 WHAT WE NEED:
• Valid driver’s license
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months
• Willingness to work hard, learn, and grow
• Take pride in the city and be willing to go the extra mile
• Plumbing/electrical knowledge = a huge bonus!

🎁 WHAT YOU GET:
✅ Raises with each certification
✅ Full benefits – Health, Life, Retirement
✅ Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
✅ Reliable schedule (Mon–Fri 7am–4pm) + some on-call
✅ A city and team that truly appreciates what you do

🤝 Wanna see what the job is all about before you apply?
Call Chad at 701-710-1868 to set up a ride-along or hang out with the crew for a day. See firsthand what it means to be part of something bigger.

📬 APPLY NOW
📧 Email your resume to: auditor@oakesnd.com
📍 Drop it off: City of Oakes – 124 S 5th St, Oakes, ND
📞 Questions? Call 701-710-1868

👉 Tag someone built for this kind of work.
💥 This is your chance to build something solid — for your career and your community.

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Due to fire hydrant repair the water will be shut off in the areas of S 11th & Ivy.