Water Technician I or II - Second Shift

Position Overview

The Water Technician 2nd Shift position performs independent monitoring, maintenance and repair of the utility's water infrastructure system and operation facilities. This position performs customer service, semi-skilled and manual work, reports for duty in emergency situations and operates a variety of tools and equipment. This position is able to be filled at the I or II level depending on qualifications.

The starting salary for this position is $27.03 to $30.03 for a Water Technician I and $31.16 to $34.62 for a Water Technician II depending on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. Second shift employees receive a $1.00/hour alternate shift stipend in addition to a $.25-.30 alternative shift differential pay. Further increases to the top of the range, which is $34.55 in 2026 for the Water Technician I & $39.81 for Water Technician II, will be based on the employee's performance post hire.

This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a workplace health clinic, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid time off, a pension plan, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service. Click on the benefits tab to learn about what other great things we have to offer.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with paid lunch.

Some required overtime; mainly during the winter season.

Second shift employees receive an extra $1.00/hour alternate shift stipend in addition to a $.25-.30 alternative shift differential pay.

Essential Functions

The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

* Inspect water pumping station buildings and grounds as well as storage tanks for general condition and normal operation by performing daily rounds.

* Periodically monitor water distribution system with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions system and respond to alarms as needed.

* Deliver water samples to shipping company and occasionally assist with collecting samples.

* Receive and answer phone calls.

* Investigate and resolve customer concerns.

* Investigate and diagnose possible water main breaks, service leaks, fire hydrant damage and other utility infrastructure damage.

* Call in appropriate staff for emergency repair work and assist as necessary.

* Flush water distribution system.

* Install and remove hydrant water meters for permitted use.

* Operate various motorized equipment, trucks and tools.

* Install, read, replace and repair water meters; check for cross connections.

* Operational knowledge of auxiliary power generation equipment.

* Respond to emergency overtime situations that require working nights, weekends and holidays.

* Perform outdoor physical work.

* Ability to share the responsibility of an on-call rotation if necessary.

* Safely perform confined space entry and trench excavation work.

* Prepare daily notes of work activities.

* Perform custodial tasks at water pump stations and water field office.

* Secure DPW building and entry gates.

* Utilize the City's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to complete work within the department.

* Utilize mobile devices for daily assignments and to complete work orders.

* Provide support and assistance to other public works departments as needed.

Minimum Requirements

* High School Diploma/GED.

* A valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

* Wisconsin Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of employment.

* Basic mechanical abilities and computer skills.

* Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.

* Comfortable in an isolated work environment.

Preferred Requirements

* Wisconsin Class B CDL strongly preferred at time of hire.

* Prior work experience for a Water Utility and/or in construction trade work.

* Knowledge of plumbing installations, pipes and piping material.

* Operation and maintenance knowledge of SCADA systems, water pump stations and water storage tanks.

* Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Operator Certification in Distribution.

Additional Information

Receives supervision from Water…