Road Crew: Water/Wastewater Utility

About the role

The City of South Milwaukee Water/Wastewater Utility is seeking a pro who enjoys physical, outdoor work, and has experience or aptitude in construction-type work. Great team attitude is a must, current CDL is a plus. Must reside within fifteen miles of city limits. Monday through Friday daytime hours, plus emergency call-ins as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters and registers.
• Maintains records of meter installations, repairs, and tests.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports.
• Taps water mains for service connections.
• Cleans, locates, and exercises gate valves and curb boxes.
• Excavates, installs, and repairs water mains, hydrants, water services, sewer mains, manholes, and catch basins.
• Cleans, straightens, adjusts, and repairs valves, curb boxes, manholes, and catch basins.
• Flushes, winterizes, and tests fire hydrants.
• Notifies customers of service interruptions.
• Conducts customer service calls, investigates, and informs customers accordingly.
• Affords assistance in various phases of treatment plant and grounds maintenance such as servicing of equipment and grass cutting.
• Notifies Diggers Hotline of excavations so other facility locations can be marked.
• Affords assistance in the field locating underground utilities, and in the operation and repair of all appurtenances of the municipal water system and sanitary/storm water collection system.
• During an assigned rotational "stand-by" week, receives notification of water distribution system, sanitary/storm sewer collection system, sewer backups, and lift/relief station emergencies requiring investigation and evaluates the situation promptly and accordingly.
• Collects water samples from distribution/collection system for laboratory analysis.
• May be called upon to operate plant equipment in emergencies. May be cross trained in water treatment and sewage plant operations.
• Performs road repair.
• Performs custodial duties as necessary to keep facilities in a good appearance.
• Affords assistance in other city departments as assigned by the Collection/Distribution Manager, Facilities Manager, or Superintendent.
• Uses sewer jet and root cutters to clean and clear sewer lines of debris and roots using vacuum equipment and hand tools.
• Operates sewer televising equipment. Locates and reports defects.
• Inspects and repairs pumps and tanks.
• Operates snow plows, salter, and snow blowers; shovels snow; drives and services trucks; operates backhoe and other equipment.
• Cuts grass, shovels snow, paints.
• Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the function of the classification; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent credentials. Three years recent experience in water distribution or sanitary/storm water system construction, repair and maintenance obtained by working for a water utility, wastewater facility, or related construction experience.
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A good knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials and equipment used in municipal water system and sanitary/storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair work. Knowledge of city water, sewerage, and storm water systems. Knowledge of city’s geography. Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards and precautions necessary in the work place. Skill in detecting trouble spots in distribution and collection systems and applying proper corrective techniques. Dependability and ability to work effectively with others and display proper attitudes towards supervision, fellow employees, and the public. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Maintain a good safety attitude and abide by all safety practices. Ability to operate the tools and equipment incidental to the work. Organizational skills. Thoroughness, resourcefulness, and good judgment. Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications. Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft software. Knowledge of Apple Ipad operation in regards to the City’s GIS software.

Skills

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License within three months of beginning position and must be maintained during tenure.
• Possession of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources D-1 Water System Operator Certification within one year of hire.
• Possession of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources SS Sanitary Sewage Collection System Operator Certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.