First-Class Water Operator

First-Class Water Operator

City of Oconomowoc is currently seeking a First-Class Water Operator.  This position is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, and infrastructure needs of the City’s Water Distribution System.

Requirements: 

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Water and/or wastewater related field experience required. Municipal experience preferred.
  • Associate degree in a water-related program and/or equivalent education preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DNR Grade 1 Groundwater and Distribution Operators License within one year of hire.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Certification within two years of hire.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered.

Special Requirements:

  1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from the State of Wisconsin within 1 year of hire.
  2. The employee must be able to report to work.
  1. On-call weekend rotation required.
  2. Occasionally work weekends, holidays, and must be able to respond to emergency call-ins, work overtime, and report to work with little or advanced notice.
  3. Obtain CPR/First Aid training certificate within six months of hire.

Competitive Wages and Benefits;  $27.42/hr. to $33.73/hr. depending upon experience with excellent benefits including Wisconsin Retirement System pension.

Additional Information and How to apply:  For additional info & requirements, please visit www.oconomowoc-wi.gov and click on Employment Opportunities listed under Human Resources.   To apply, please complete the online application and upload cover letter and resume by 10 a.m. on 08/23/2024 for consideration.

For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 262-569-3225.