Water Utility Distribution Crew Member

The City of Cudahy, Wisconsin seeks to fill a full‑time position for a Water Utility Distribution Serviceman. The City maintains its own water distribution system.

Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent. D‑1 Waterworks Operator certification within 18 months of hire, Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with air‑brakes and trailer ‑N or ‑T‑tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, or sit for long periods. This is a non‑union hourly position with wage rate depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include 80 hours of vacation per year, 24 hours of personal time, 10 paid holidays, up to 80 hours of compensatory time, and City health care, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Directly to Utility Serviceman II; indirectly to Water Superintendent.

Under the general direction of the Utility Serviceman II, perform duties necessary for the overall operation and maintenance of the water distribution system to provide safe and efficient water service to all customers. Carry out routine and emergency work of the water distribution system including water‑main and appurtenance repair, meter replacement, customer service, hydrant testing and repairs, valve testing and repairs, inspections of private plumbing systems for possible cross‑connections, water meter testing, and related work as required.

• Investigate problems in the water distribution system.
• Make repairs to water mains, services, valves and hydrants.
• Operate backhoe, loader, air compressor, pumps, pneumatic hammers, drills, saws, tapping equipment, pipe cutter.
• Tap water mains for service connections.
• Flush, test, and repair fire hydrants.
• Notify customers of service interruptions.
• Locate and operate gate valves and curb valves.
• Read, test, repair & install water meters.
• Drive truck over 26,000 pounds.
• Perform inspections of customer premises to check for possible cross‑connections.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Notify other underground utilities of excavations so they can mark the location of their facilities.
• During non‑working hours, receive notification of distribution emergencies requiring investigation. Upon notification, investigate and evaluate the emergency situation.
• Take the necessary actions to obtain emergency repair crews for distribution work at any time of day, including contacting the Utility’s distribution servicemen, DPW personnel, and contractors if necessary.

• Propose and implement procedures that improve efficiency of Utility operations.
• Inspect and test private wells to determine compliance with Utility and City codes and regulations.
• Collect water samples from distribution system for laboratory analysis.
• Supervise the repair work of contractors and Department of Public Work’s crews.
• Perform any and all duties necessary to quickly and efficiently complete emergency repairs and restore water service.
• On a rotating basis, standby to respond to emergency calls in the water distribution system, requiring the carrying of a remote paging device.
• Perform janitorial work in designated work areas.
• Complete all necessary forms and reports following established practices.
• Assist the Department of Public Works with snow plowing operations as directed.
• Work irregular or extended hours.
• Assume the duties of the Water Utility Serviceman II in their absence.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance as required.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and trailer ‑N or ‑T‑tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources D‑1 Water System Operator Certification within 18 months of hire.

• Two (2) years experience in general maintenance work with knowledge of tools and equipment necessary for underground work and mechanical repairs.
• Dependable, resourceful, and capable of using good judgment.
• Ability to follow detailed directions, work independently within scope of assignment and…