Water Operator

Water Operator

POSITION TITLE:   Water Operator (New Glarus Utilities)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  This is a skilled position in installing, repairing, and maintaining a safe drinking water and fire flow system for the Village of New Glarus. Applicants should have a strong working knowledge of municipal water systems, understanding of safety procedures, and ability to work in all types of weather conditions. This position occasionally performs strenuous physical labor, and will also require working outside of normal working hours for on-call and emergency situations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
DNR Water Operator Certification (Preferred)

RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENT:  Candidate should reside within 30 minutes of the Village of New Glarus limits.

METHOD USED TO FILL POSITION:  Candidate selection will be by open competitive process.  A full position description and application form is available on the Village’s website at: http://newglarusvillage.com/government/employment or at Village Hall, located at 319 2nd Street, New Glarus, WI 53574.

HOW TO APPLY: Application form may be obtained from the Village website, www.newglarusvillage.com.  Application and resume should be sent to Lauren Freeman at administrator@newglarusvillage.com or dropped off a Village Hall located at located at 319 2nd Street, New Glarus, WI 53574.

COMPENSATION: Starting salary range will be $31 to $35 per hour, based on experience, plus excellent benefits, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, competitive health and dental plan, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more.

CLOSING DATE:   Position open until filled; review begins upon submittal.

THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER