Utility Maintenance Worker

The City of Platteville seeks a Utility Maintenance Worker to assist  in the operation and maintenance of our water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems. This position performs maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer and facilities systems. Hourly wage based on experience but not less than $21.80. The City of Platteville offers unmatched employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (112 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Responsibilities

• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including cleaning and unclogging water lines, sewer lines, and manholes.

• Assists in installation of water and sewer lines and connections; assists in rebuilding manholes.

• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, valves and fittings on repair of mains and services and installations of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.

• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water & sewer department.

• Repairs and conducts general maintenance on buildings and grounds.

• Utilizes GIS mapping software to locate and maintain infrastructure maintenance data.

• Maintains lift stations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or GED equivalent 

• 1 year of related experience

• Class B CDL license with air brakes and tank vehicles (N) endorsements must be obtained within 6-months of hire. City of Platteville will sponsor the hired candidate to obtain and maintain this license.

• Basic Knowledge of computers, tablets and phone applications.

• Experience with one or more of the following tools or equipment; backhoe, sewer rodder, air compressor, tap machine, mechanic tools, loader, dump truck, concrete saw, sewer vacuum, sewer jetter, plate compactor, torch, grinder.  

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen.

How to Apply

To ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by 8am on Monday, September 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit a cover letter and City of Platteville Employment Application (available in the Supporting Documents  section below) and return it Chad Wilson, Human Resources Manager, via email at wilsonc@platteville.org or by mail to the address below.

City of Platteville
Attn:  Human Resources
PO Box 780
Platteville, WI  53818

Note: Applications can also be dropped off in City Hall, M-F 8am-4:15pm.

For questions, please contact:

Chad Wilson, Human Resources Manager

608-348-9741 ext. 2225 or wilsonc@platteville.org