Maintainer - Water Division

The City of West Allis is hiring for a Water Maintainer to join our dedicated Public Works team!

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in maintaining vital infrastructure? In this skilled role, you’ll be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution system—critical work that directly supports the health, safety, and well‑being of our community.

• Serve as a competent person on excavation sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Direct and assist crews in water main repairs, valve maintenance, and service leak responses.
• Operate heavy motorized equipment, including backhoes, loaders, drill rigs, and hydro‑excavation trucks.
• Perform semi‑skilled construction and maintenance tasks on water infrastructure.
• Lead small crews and assist in training Maintenance Repairers.
• Maintain accurate records, work orders, and reports using asset management systems.
• Read and interpret GIS utility maps, as‑built drawings, and construction plans.
• Communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and other departments.
• Respond to emergencies such as water main breaks, pressure‑test failures, and hydrant flushing.

for the full Job Description.

An Ideal Candidate will have utility or contractor experience running a construction crew. They would be very familiar with underground utilities and the equipment used to repair water mains and services.

• Possession of a High School diploma/GED.
• Possession of a valid CDL (Class B, C with airbrakes) and Tanker Endorsement.
• 2+ years of water infrastructure with backhoe experience.

A Maintainer must be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and at odd hours when emergency conditions require such duty, and to serve on a rotational watch duty. A Maintainer requires emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to perform the duties effectively.

Be part of a team that keeps the city flowing. Apply today!