Operator II - Water

City of Appleton Wisconsin; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Appleton as an Operator II - Water, where you will manage the installation and repair of water mains, ensuring reliable service for the community. You will work in a collaborative environment, leveraging your technical skills and experience in water services, while enjoying flexible work hours and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL with N endorsement.
• Must obtain Wisconsin DNR D-1 certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in water main and service repair and installation.

Responsibilities

• Turns water on and off at designated sites.
• Installs and repairs water mains and services.
• Informs and advises homeowners on service leaks.

Skills

Ability to operate vehicles and equipment

Knowledge of water systems, codes, and regulations

GIS and Microsoft applications

Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions

Education

Training beyond high school in pipe laying and plumbing

Job description

Join to apply for the Operator II - Water role at City of Appleton Wisconsin

Job Requirements

Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you'll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members. You'll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities. You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work. And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers. Come join our team—you belong here!

The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in the Water Division of Public Works. Applicants should have experience reading and maintaining City water meters, as well as installing and repairing water mains and services. Work involves locating, installing, and repairing leaks in water mains and services, repairing, testing, and raising hydrants, and inspecting and repairing valve and curb boxes. It also involves reading, installing, and testing meters, turning water on and off at designated sites, and replacing damaged meters.

Essential Job Functions

• Turns water on and off at designated sites.
• Sets, tests, and reads meters. Installs remote meters.
• Checks meters and wires for damage; repairs as needed.
• Checks and replaces stalled and leaking meters.
• Changes water meters, including large industrial meters, for testing.
• Locates water and sewer mains and services.
• Installs new mains and services.
• Tests for and repairs leaks in services and mains.
• Repairs, tests, and raises water hydrants.
• Inspects and repairs valve and curb boxes.
• Operates various equipment, including a backhoe.
• Performs maintenance and routine repairs to work-related equipment.
• Informs and advises homeowners and businesses on breaks in water mains, service leaks, and other concerns.
• Completes all necessary paperwork pertaining to work assignments.
• Responds to calls and requests and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains regular, punctual, and predictable attendance; works other shifts, overtime, and extra hours as required.
• Performs inspection duties, plows and hauls snow, salts streets and sidewalks, and performs duties of Laborer and Operator I & II.

Qualifications

Employees must live within a twenty-five-mile radius or reasonably respond to emergencies within thirty minutes. A commercial driver’s license with air brakes and trailer endorsements, along with a good driving record, are required. Hours are Monday-Thursday 2:00PM-11:00PM, and 2:00PM-6:00PM Friday. Requires experience in water main and service repair and installation, with training beyond high school in pipe laying and plumbing or equivalent experience. Knowledge of pipe laying, plumbing, water systems, codes, and regulations is essential. Ability to operate vehicles and equipment, read maps, and use GIS and Microsoft applications is required. Must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions and obtain Wisconsin DNR D-1 certification within 12 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL with N endorsement.

Application Instructions

Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration

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