Water & Sewer Utility Technician

City of Oak Creek; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility is seeking a Distribution System Operator to maintain reliable water and sanitary sewer service, including main maintenance, meter operations, and customer service activities. This role requires technical skill, independent judgment, and ability to respond to routine and emergency situations.

Hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday with rotating on-call. Located along Lake Michigan, Oak Creek serves 70,000 people across an 83 square mile area.

Qualifications

• Requires Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Grade 1 Distribution System Operator license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect water and sanitary sewer mains to verify materials, alignment, line and grade; prepare as-built documentation; perform leakage and pressure testing.
• Perform water main tapping, hydrant and main flushing, valve operation, read, install, test, and repair water meters.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and investigate service-related concerns.
• Operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance and repairs on sewage lift stations and other distribution system facilities.
• Operate trucks and heavy and light equipment and perform field locates for underground facilities as required.

Job description

The City of Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility is seeking a Distribution System Operator to maintain reliable water and sanitary sewer service, including main maintenance, meter operations, and customer service activities. This role requires technical skill, independent judgment, and ability to respond to routine and emergency situations.

Hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday with rotating on-call. Located along Lake Michigan, Oak Creek serves 70,000 people across an 83 square mile area.