What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Worker position at City of Oshkosh?
To be considered for this job you must complete a City of Oshkosh application which can be found online at www.oshkoshwi.gov.
Join Our Team as a Water Utility Worker!
What You’ll Do
Engage in a variety of critical tasks to maintain and enhance our water utility systems:
- Water Utility Work: Repair, replace, and maintain water services, mains, hydrants, valves, and valve boxes. This role demands mechanical skills and physical strength, with tasks performed following specific instructions.
- Independent Operations: Post-training, work independently without immediate supervision. Your efforts will be reviewed by the management team to ensure high standards and quality results.
Responsibilities Snapshot
- Water Systems Maintenance: Install and repair water mains, laterals, fire hydrants, and valves. Make service taps, assist with cut-ins, and classify soil. Handle water meters—removal, testing, repairs, setting, and installation. Locate stop boxes and check for leaks and stoppages, addressing citizen complaints about water bills, leaks, and meter issues.
- Service Operations: Perform service turn-ons and turn-offs, thaw water services and meters, flush hydrants, and exercise water valves.
- Emergency Response: Address after-hour call-ins for water main breaks, leaks, or related emergencies.
- Equipment Handling: Operate various equipment essential for constructing and maintaining water works facilities.
Who You Are
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Educational Background: A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification: Class B CDL with no air brake restriction is needed at the time of application.
- Experience: At least two years in water distribution system maintenance or a comparable mix of education and experience.
Join Us!
This role offers the opportunity to have a tangible impact on the community by ensuring the reliable delivery of water services. If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy varied tasks, and can work independently, we want to hear from you.
Benefits & Application
Check out our employment section on the City of Oshkosh website for a full job description and details about our competitive benefits package. Apply on the City of Oshkosh website now to be a part of our proactive and dynamic team!
The City of Oshkosh is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.20 - $31.08 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $31
