Utilities Operator

Utilities Operator

Village of Mukwonago Utilities Department

Are you passionate about ensuring access to clean and safe water for your community? The Village of Mukwonago is seeking applicants for a full-time position as Utilities Operator. As a crucial member of the Utilities Department, you will play a vital role in maintaining and operating our water and wastewater system. Candidates with little experience who are willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

Essential duties: Wastewater plant, lift station, well station maintenance, distribution/collection system maintenance, hydrant maintenance and repair, utility locating, meter reading/replacement, water/wastewater sampling, snowplowing, 24-hr emergency callout, scheduled rotating weekends, holidays and all day-to-day operations of the water and wastewater utilities.  Periodically may also help DPW with snowplowing or other tasks as needed.

Required Certifications:

Wisconsin DNR certification in Groundwater (G), Distribution (D) and Iron Removal (I), Grade 1, or able to obtain within 2 years of employment.

Wisconsin DNR Wastewater certifications; Advanced A1, B, C, P, D, L and SS, or able to obtain within 6 years of employment.

Wisconsin CDL with the appropriate endorsement, or able to obtain within 1 year of employment.

The Village of Mukwonago will pay for all required training and certification.

Other Preferred Experience:

Computer skills with GIS, Excel, Word, Office.

Two years of experience working in the water/wastewater fields.

The Village of Mukwonago offers competitive wages and benefits package. The salary range is $29.03-$39.19 per hour based on qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package containing Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, deferred compensation, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation, personal days, and compensatory time.

Please see the Village website http://www.villageofmukwonago.gov for the required Mukwonago General Job Application or to obtain a job description call 262-363-6420,  Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-noon.

Send completed job application and resume by July 26, 2024  and it should be directed to: Wayne Castle, Utilities Director, Village of Mukwonago, 440 Rivercrest Ct., Mukwonago, WI 53149 or wcastle@villageofmukwonago.gov.

The Village of Mukwonago is an equal opportunity employer.