Equipment Operator II - Water

Are you tired of jumping from job site to job site? Are you tired of driving an hour to work one way or not knowing where your next job is? Are you tired of sleeping in hotel rooms and not seeing your family? Are you tired of getting laid off in the winter? Are you concerned with job security in an uncertain economic climate?

The City of Fond du Lac Water Utility is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator II. This position will be under general supervision to operate and complete routine maintenance of heavy or specialized construction equipment to maintain the City's water infrastructure. The Utility offers a stable consistent working opportunity with a well-rounded work/life balance.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the following:

* Operation and minor maintenance of heavy equipment for repairs to water infrastructure

* Hydro-Excavation

* Fluent in the repair of water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure

* Full road and landscape restoration (form, pour, and finish concrete, landscaping and asphalt prep)

* On-call rotation (Roughly 5 weeks per year when/if fully staffed)

* Emergency response 24/7/365 (water main breaks, service leaks, hydrant repair, etc.) 60% response rate is required.

* Monitor projects in the field for safety; provide guidance/direction/train and mentor co-workers

* Read, understand, and execute jobsite plans for project completion

* Setup and maintain safe construction work zones by using proper traffic control devices

* Cleaning and equipment maintenance

* Project record keeping (time, equipment & material use, as-builds)

* Snow removal

* Distribution system flushing

* Participate in all lower classification duties as needed

Qualifications include: 7 - 10 years progressive experience relating to general road construction, excavation, concrete restoration, and water utility repair with a minimum of 5 years of heavy equipment operation; ability to locate and uncover underground utilities while monitoring for occupational hazards and safe work practices; working knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials commonly used in public works and water facility maintenance activities;

possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial "Class A" Driver's License without air brakes restriction and with tanker endorsement

Minimum training and experience required/preferred to perform essential job functions:
Graduation from high school or equivalent; and current training, in Competent Person, Forklift Safety, Work Zone/Flagger Safety, Confined Space Entry, Wisconsin DNR Distribution Certificate, Basic First Aid, and CPR. Willing to train proper candidate.

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board.

Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

PAID TIME OFF:
We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation schedule based on previous career and field experience.

SALARY RANGE:
We offer a competitive compensation package $27.43 - $32.09/hour upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application are available by clicking the link below; or submit a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to 2:=E@i;3C22EK
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Equal Opportunity Employer