Equipment Operator-Water

City of Beloit; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Beloit seeks an Equipment Operator- Water in the Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works. You will operate and maintain the water distribution and metering systems, aiding pumping stations and water storage, and perform utility locates.

The role includes maintenance duties and may require working variable shifts with an on-call rotation. High School diploma and a valid CDL or ability to obtain within one year are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• One year of responsible work experience in construction or public/private utility work; experience with public water systems preferred.
• Other combinations of training/experience may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the public water supply distribution and customer metering systems.
• Assist in maintenance of water system pumping and booster stations, water production and storage, and related facilities and grounds.
• Perform Diggers Hotline locates for water, sanitary, and storm water utilities.
• May work variable shifts and participate in an on-call rotation for off-hours customer service.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Beloit has an employment opportunity in the Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works and is currently accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator- Water.

The Equipment Operator-Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the public water supply distribution and customer metering systems. This position also assists in maintenance of the water system pumping and booster stations, the water production and storage system, and general Water Resources facilities and grounds. They perform Diggers Hotline locates for the water, sanitary, and storm water utilities and may work variable shifts. This position will be subject to a rotation on-call duty schedule for off-hours customer service, including a maximum average response time. Other duties may be assigned.

This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. and Fridays from 6:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
3. Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain such CDL within one year of hire
4. One year of responsible work experience in the area of construction or public/private utility work. Experience with public water systems is preferred.
5. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of these positions will also be considered.

Equal opportunity employer