Equipment Operator - Utility

The Equipment Operator - Utility performs semi-skilled and manual work in the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical waterworks facilities and customer service.
Starting pay in the Equipment Operator pay range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position requires the employee to obtain a water license within 1 year of obtaining the position. Upon obtaining the water license the employee would be promoted to a Utility Operator. The 2025 hourly pay range for a Utility Operator is $29.08- $38.10. Applicants that already have their water license and CDL will start in the Utility Operator Pay Range.

The Equipment Operators are required to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL). The Village is now accepting applicants that do not currently have their CDL. The Village will offer up to 50% reimbursement of the tuition costs associated with the training course required to obtain your CDL, up to a maximum $2,000. The employee must continue employment with the Village for two years, or the reimbursement will need to be paid back to the Village.

** All Village of Greendale Public Works, Water and Sewer employees are required to reside within a 20 mile radius of the Greendale corporate limits before completion of a one-year probationary employment period.

All positions in the Village of Greendale will be filled according to the Equal Rights Act with no discrimination shown on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine maintenance of motors, pumps, stations and grounds.
• Performs maintenance and repair of hydrants, valves, valve boxes and main breaks.
• Collects water samples, flushes systems and checks customer complaints.
• Inspects and maintains elevated storage tower.
• Installs, replaces, tests and repairs water meters.
• Perform other duties as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• Verifiable experience in public works, construction, water/sewer or related field.
• Confined space entry training required and provided.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Commercial Drivers License preferred at the time of application*. Minimum Class B with air brake.
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Water Distribution Grade 1 license.
• Experience in water utility operations preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application *The Equipment Operators are required to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL). The Village is now accepting applicants that do not currently have their CDL. The Village will offer up to 50% reimbursement of the tuition costs associated with the training course required to obtain your CDL, up to a maximum $2,000. The employee must continue employment with the Village for two years, or the reimbursement will need to be paid back to the Village.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Maturity of judgment and excellent "people' skills.
• Ability to work safely and observe, understand and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to cooperate with other members of the staff, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to comprehend the operation of electrical and telemetry controls for the supply and distribution facilities.
• Ability to exercise initiative and expedite the maintenance of all equipment to restore water service.
• Ability to operate dump trucks, front end loaders, back hoes, etc.
• Capable of using electrical test equipment.
• Ability to maintain excellent customer relations.
• Good mechanical and electrical abilities and aptitude.
• Working knowledge of the tools, methods and materials commonly used in utility and maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must be willing to report to duty in emergency situations.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self control and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to plan work and establish priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to distinguish objects clearly at 20 ft. or further and at 20 inches or less with glasses if needed. The employee may be required to perform other physically demanding activities such as climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding or machines), bending/twisting (of the neck, back or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects), hearing (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms or requests for information) and talking. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Outside environment (no effective protection from weather conditions)
• Contact with liquids or water
• Noise (exposure to levels that are very loud, distracting and/or uncomfortable)
• Hazards (conditions where there is possible danger to life, health or bodily injury) May include mechanical, electrical, chemicals, burns, explosives, below ground work and heights.
• Atmospheric conditions (possible affects to respiratory system, central nervous system or skin.)
• May include fumes, mists, gases, odors, dust and poor ventilation.
• Physically confined worksite (cramped, small or restricted workspace making it difficult to stand, sit or walk.