Utility Operator
City of Stevens Point, WI
Location
Stevens Point
Posted date
3 days ago
Minimum level
N/A
Employment type
Full-time
Job category
Other
Salary: $27.23 Hourly
Location : Stevens Point, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5-2025
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 05/21/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary of Job
Under supervision perform duties associated with the construction, maintenance and operation of the sanitary sewer collection system, stormwater collection and treatment systems and water distribution, storage, treatment and metering systems.
Tasks Routinely Performed
Cleaning and repair of sewers, lift stations, swales, ditches, and other facilities associated with the conveyance and treatment of wastewater and stormwater.
Drive and operate sewer trucks with accessories, tank truck, televising equipment, forklift and other equipment.
Operation of valves and hydrants associated with the water distribution system.
Reading, exchange and testing of meters.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints.
Locating of all buried facilities and infrastructure with the use of locating instruments, GIS and mapping tools.
Construction and repair of all utility infrastructure including maintenance to buildings, equipment and grounds.
Respond to after-hours calls on a scheduled rotation and as needed during emergencies.
Work with the public and other City employees.
Record all information related to work daily and provide it to appropriate management staff.
Read and interpret system maps and records accurately.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent required, Associates degree or higher is preferred.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brake endorsement.
Ability to obtain required state certifications within one year of hire (DNR certified operator certifications).
Must have regular, predictable attendance and pass post offer physical exam and background check.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to complete assignments on time.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required with minimal notice.
Ability to get along with general public and co-workers.
Ability to read and understand systems maps and blueprints
Must be able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain snow, and humidity, to extreme cold.
Must be able to bend, twist and squat occasionally 6 - 8 hours per day and be able to lift 50 - 100 lbs.
Must have no limitations that result from exposure to sanitary sewer odors.
Must have no restrictions that impair starting and stopping procedures in vehicles.
Must be able to sit to drive continuously 6 - 8 hours per day and shift either standard or automatic transmissions with right hand and arm.
Must have no limitations on seatbelt use or restrictions that impair entering and exiting vehicles or equipment.
Must have no limitations that restrict shoveling of snow or dirt for 6-8 hours per day.
Must be able to utilize hand controls continuously 6 - 8 hours per day.
Must be able to work in small spaces. (catch basins and manholes)
Note: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities of this position. The incumbent may be required to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of the materials, methods, equipment and techniques commonly used in utility construction, maintenance and operation.
Knowledge of sewer truck operations including skills needed to drive, maintain, and operate the equipment and all related accessories.
Ability to trouble shoot back-up problems and repair requirements for sewers.
Ability to keep daily, monthly and annual records of work completed for distribution to Director, or other Water and Wastewater Department personnel.
Knowledge of work zone safety and traffic control procedures.
Knowledge of operation procedures of various hand tools, heavy equipment and trucks.
Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, gas monitoring detectors, tripod and other safety equipment.
Training completed to maintain NIMS (national incident command system) compliance.
Technical degree or four-year degree in a related field
Prior utility experience relevant to these duties.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Income Continuation Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Funeral Leave
Post Employment Health Plan
Wisconsin Retirement Fund
01
Do you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess, or have the ability to possess, a valid driver's license issued by the state of Wisconsin?
Yes, I have a valid WI driver's license
I have a valid driver's license issued by a state other than WI and have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license
No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license
03
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by USDOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past 2 years?
Yes
No
04
If yes, have you been evaluated by a Substance Abuse Profession (SAP) as required by 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O (40.285)?
Yes
No
05
If yes, did you complete USDOT's Return-to-Duty process, including follow-up testing, as required by 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O?
Yes
No
Required Question
City of Stevens Point, WI
Location
Stevens Point
Posted date
3 days ago
Minimum level
N/A
Employment type
Full-time
Job category
Other
Salary: $27.23 Hourly
Location : Stevens Point, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5-2025
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 05/21/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary of Job
Under supervision perform duties associated with the construction, maintenance and operation of the sanitary sewer collection system, stormwater collection and treatment systems and water distribution, storage, treatment and metering systems.
Tasks Routinely Performed
Cleaning and repair of sewers, lift stations, swales, ditches, and other facilities associated with the conveyance and treatment of wastewater and stormwater.
Drive and operate sewer trucks with accessories, tank truck, televising equipment, forklift and other equipment.
Operation of valves and hydrants associated with the water distribution system.
Reading, exchange and testing of meters.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints.
Locating of all buried facilities and infrastructure with the use of locating instruments, GIS and mapping tools.
Construction and repair of all utility infrastructure including maintenance to buildings, equipment and grounds.
Respond to after-hours calls on a scheduled rotation and as needed during emergencies.
Work with the public and other City employees.
Record all information related to work daily and provide it to appropriate management staff.
Read and interpret system maps and records accurately.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent required, Associates degree or higher is preferred.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brake endorsement.
Ability to obtain required state certifications within one year of hire (DNR certified operator certifications).
Must have regular, predictable attendance and pass post offer physical exam and background check.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to complete assignments on time.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required with minimal notice.
Ability to get along with general public and co-workers.
Ability to read and understand systems maps and blueprints
Must be able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain snow, and humidity, to extreme cold.
Must be able to bend, twist and squat occasionally 6 - 8 hours per day and be able to lift 50 - 100 lbs.
Must have no limitations that result from exposure to sanitary sewer odors.
Must have no restrictions that impair starting and stopping procedures in vehicles.
Must be able to sit to drive continuously 6 - 8 hours per day and shift either standard or automatic transmissions with right hand and arm.
Must have no limitations on seatbelt use or restrictions that impair entering and exiting vehicles or equipment.
Must have no limitations that restrict shoveling of snow or dirt for 6-8 hours per day.
Must be able to utilize hand controls continuously 6 - 8 hours per day.
Must be able to work in small spaces. (catch basins and manholes)
Note: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities of this position. The incumbent may be required to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of the materials, methods, equipment and techniques commonly used in utility construction, maintenance and operation.
Knowledge of sewer truck operations including skills needed to drive, maintain, and operate the equipment and all related accessories.
Ability to trouble shoot back-up problems and repair requirements for sewers.
Ability to keep daily, monthly and annual records of work completed for distribution to Director, or other Water and Wastewater Department personnel.
Knowledge of work zone safety and traffic control procedures.
Knowledge of operation procedures of various hand tools, heavy equipment and trucks.
Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, gas monitoring detectors, tripod and other safety equipment.
Training completed to maintain NIMS (national incident command system) compliance.
Technical degree or four-year degree in a related field
Prior utility experience relevant to these duties.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Income Continuation Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Funeral Leave
Post Employment Health Plan
Wisconsin Retirement Fund
01
Do you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess, or have the ability to possess, a valid driver's license issued by the state of Wisconsin?
Yes, I have a valid WI driver's license
I have a valid driver's license issued by a state other than WI and have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license
No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license
03
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by USDOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past 2 years?
Yes
No
04
If yes, have you been evaluated by a Substance Abuse Profession (SAP) as required by 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O (40.285)?
Yes
No
05
If yes, did you complete USDOT's Return-to-Duty process, including follow-up testing, as required by 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O?
Yes
No
Required Question
Job ID: 478741867
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2025
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