Water Service Maintenance Operator

City of Chippewa Falls – Public Works

Job Opportunity

Water Service Maintenance Operator

The City of Chippewa Falls is accepting applications for a full-time Water Service Maintenance Operator. This position operates and maintains the City well fields, water distribution system and elevated tanks; performs service, hydrant, and water main installations; operates backhoe/loader, tractor, dump truck and other equipment; repairs and services water meters; reads and records registrations of customer’s meters; assists in cross connection inspection; and is a member of the winter snow and ice removal team.

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate Degree from a two-year water works course is preferred. Three to five years of Water Works experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Applicant must possess a WI CDL. Eligible applicants should possess or be able to obtain within the required timeframe; WI DNR Grade 1 in subclass Distribution (D), Groundwater (G), Iron Removal (I), and Zeolite Softening (Z) certifications; Confined space education/participation; and Cross Connection survey certification. Applicant must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and to climb water towers. Workweek will include some weekends and some holidays. Wage is $26.93 – $30.26 per hour depending on WDNR certifications and qualifications.

To be considered applicant must submit letter of interest, resume and City