Water Maintenance Repairer

Salary: $19.85 - $33.97 Hourly
Location : West Allis, WI
Job Type: Permanent full time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works Department
Division: DPW Water
Opening Date: 02/23/2026

Description
Join Our Team - Keep West Allis Flowing Strong!Exciting Opportunities Available:

• Laborer - Maintenance Repairer in Training
• Maintenance Repairer

Make a difference in our community! The City of West Allis is seeking dedicated individuals to help maintain and repair our municipal water distribution system. From repairing water mains and valves to maintaining fire hydrants, your work ensures safe and reliable water service for residents and businesses.
What You'll Do
Provide a vital service to the West Allis community by ensuring the reliability and safety of the municipal water distribution system. Depending on your role, you will:

• Repair, replace, and maintain water mains, valves, water services, and fire hydrants throughout the City.
• Perform curb box and hydrant preventive maintenance to keep systems functioning properly.
• Locate utilities for Digger's Hotline requests to ensure safe excavation.
• Read and record water consumption data from meters at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Assist with meter maintenance and testing.
• Work as part of a crew performing light to heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Operate tools and equipment necessary for installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.

What You Bring
For Laborer - Maintenance Repairer in Training:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B, C with airbrakes and Tanker Endorsement within 12 months.
• Willingness to learn and perform heavy manual labor (experience preferred).

For Maintenance Repairer:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years' experience maintaining water distribution system piping, valves, and hydrants.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B, C with airbrakes and Tanker Endorsement within 12 months.

Why Work for Us
As you take care of our city, we'll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:

• Health & Wellness:
  • City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).
  • FREE dental insurance.
  • FREE life insurance.
  • FREE long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement:
  • Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.
• Generous Time Off:
  • Up to 25 days annually to start.
  • Holiday pay (up to 9 days).
• Professional Growth:
  • Paid training - we invest in our employees!
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
• Financial Perks:
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Federal loan forgiveness.
  • Annual salary increases.
• Culture & Extras:
  • Paid employee recognition programs.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Employee events and more!

Benefits include:
Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family;

fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund
* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program
* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457:
Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other…