Job Description:
The City of Pewaukee is seeking a Utility Operator to join our exceptional Water & Sewer Utility team. We offer a supportive work environment, generous benefits, commitment to career development, and excellent work/life balance. We welcome both entry-level candidates eager to learn and experienced operators ready to contribute their expertise. Pay is commensurate with experience, as outlined below.
Position Overview:
Utility Operators are responsible for the repair and maintenance of municipal water and sanitary sewer facilities.
Key responsibilities include:- Operate SCADA systems and inspect pump stations daily
- Maintain and repair water/sewer infrastructure, including hydrants, valves, pumps, and piping
- Perform water sampling, testing, and meter reading
- Assist with DNR regulatory reporting and compliance
- Locate underground utilities and inspect new connections
- Handle water treatment chemicals and supervise flushing programs
- Perform Cross Connection Control inspections
- Respond to customer water and sewer complaints
- Career Levels and CompensationOPERATOR I (Entry Level)0-2 years of experienceWisconsin Waterworks Operator Class G and D certificationsHourly pay range: $27.10 - $30.97 – pay is commensurate with experienceOPERATOR II3-4 years of experienceWisconsin Waterworks Operator Class G and D certifications
- Basic General Wastewater with Collections Systems subclass certificationsHourly pay range: $29.35 - $33.54 – pay is commensurate with experienceOPERATOR III5+ years of experience
- All Operator II certifications plus Iron Removal and VOCHourly pay range: $31.61 - $36.12 – pay is commensurate with experience
Hours of work are 6:30 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. All operators are in the on-call rotation and must reside within 40 minutes of city hall.
