Crew Leader (Water)

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City of Janesville is seeking a

Crew Leader (Water)

A career in public works is just an application away! Are you interested in a vital role supporting the City of Janesville’s Water Operations? As a Crew Leader, you will play a key part in overseeing daily tasks and activities related to the operation of the Water Utility. As a Water Crew Leader, you will lead, train, schedule, support, and provide guidance to your team members.

Join our Water Division team and help make a significant impact on our city. In this role, you’ll performs unskilled or semiskilled tasks in a wide variety of Utility maintenance operations. This position involves performing supervisory functions and requires the use of judgment in carrying out work activities.

Essential Duties

Why work for the City of Janesville, you ask?

The City of Janesville (population 66,202) is in south-central Wisconsin and the citizens of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

Vision Statement:

We are “Wisconsin’s Park Place”: Discover the community of choice to realize life’s opportunities

Mission Statement:

To innovatively provide effective municipal services that are responsive to the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors and delivered in a reliable, efficient manner in order to sustain Janesville as the community of choice.

Organizational Values:

Adaptability, Respect, Service, and Communication

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

What qualifications are necessary for the role?

To perform the essential duties of the position, the minimum education and experience required includes:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Water Operator 2 or as a Customer Service Technician 2 is required, or a minimum of five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in Water Utility construction activities with a comparable water utility.
• A valid Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Distribution & Groundwater Certification upon hire or promotion is required.
• A valid, state-issued driver’s license at time of hire is required. Possession of a valid state-issued Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain such license within twelve (12) months of hire or promotion is required.
• Completion of CVMIC’s Emerging Leader Certification Program within twelve (12) months of promotion is required.

Supplemental Information

What is the typical schedule?

A typical work schedule is 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Additionally, this position will respond to emergency situations twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week as needed.

What is the pay?

The starting annual salary for this position is $58,428 ($28.09 per hour); this is a non-exempt position. This position is also eligible for annual economic adjustments and performance-based adjustments, as approved by the City Council.

Are there other benefits?

Absolutely! Besides being an exceptional community for living and/or working, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package. This includes options for medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, and various other perks. Notably, the City of Janesville is part of the Wisconsin Retirement System, recognized as one of the nation's best-funded and best-managed public pension systems, ranking as the 8th largest in the United States. For 2024, both the employer and employee contribute 6.9%, totaling 13.8% of earnings contributed each paycheck. When factoring in the benefits alongside your annual salary, the overall compensation rate could range from $69,439.02 per year, contingent upon the selected benefits and coverage types.

Furthermore, the City of Janesville strives to ease the transition between employers by minimizing the stress associated with gaps in insurance coverage. For new hires before the 15th of the month, medical, dental, and vision insurance become effective on the date of hire. For those hired on or after the 15th of the month, these benefits kick in on the 1st of the following month.

What else do I need to know?

Click here to view the full job description. If you’re interested in applying for this position, visit the CoJ’s Jobs Website or go directly to www.janesvillewi.gov and look for the “Jobs” section located in the top right corner of the website.

The City of Janesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.