Utilities Operator I

The Utilities Operator I is an entry level position that performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance of the Village's Water and Sewer Utilities. This skilled and essential position serves the residents of the Village of Menomonee Falls. Although no direct sewer and water experience is required, the Village is seeking applicants who have a construction background or are mechanically inclined and willing to learn in this hands-on career.

Sewer and Water

1. Maintenance and operation of a water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system (including monitoring systems function via remote computer systems).
2. Performs repair of water main breaks, service leaks and curb boxes. Also performs installation of water meters, leak detection and inspections, and customer service complaint investigations.
3. Monitors the operation of wells, hydrants and valves including data and water sampling collection.
4. Performs sewer main and manhole repairs; inspects, televises and analyzes sewer main problems; and operates equipment required to clean sewer mains and lift stations.
5. Operate SCADA control systems, CCTV video equipment as well as other technological equipment commonly used in the industry to monitor systems and identify defects in the sewer collection and water distribution systems.
6. Check, maintain, and repair lift stations.
7. During emergencies, uses locator and record drawings to accurately locate and mark electrical, fiber optic, water, sanitary, and storm sewer mains and laterals as needed. Verifies accuracy of field data and coordinates as necessary with maintaining Village GIS mapping and data.
8. Tests and records data for meter maintenance.
9. Performs manual labor i.e. hand shoveling of snow, sand, asphalt, and other materials on an occasional basis as well as raking and sweeping.
10. Position requires occasional overtime work and carrying a cell phone on a rotating schedule for on-call assignments.

1. Routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment.
2. Learn to operate the following equipment: front end loader to load trucks, and all single/tandem and quad axle dump trucks.
3. Employees shall become proficient in winter maintenance: ability to plow with a single/tandem axle plow truck with front and wing mounted plows while operating a spreader and dump body for sand/salt application. Respond to snow and ice events within 30 minutes of the call-out.
4. Be able to use a front-end loader to properly load a dump truck.
5. Ability to operate a quad axle dump truck and use proper unloading and backing techniques.
6. Understand the basics of traffic control requirements.
7. Maintain grass areas at Utility building locations and other public places, by mowing, trimming, fertilizing, watering and weed control, utilizing all types of mowing and trimming equipment.
8. Assist in maintaining and managing department inventory of supplies, materials, tools, signs, etc.
9. Required to work weekend or evening hours as directed.
10. Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions.
11. Thinking quickly, maintaining self-control and adapting to stressful situations.
12. Using good judgement to effectively solve problems.
13. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other Village departments.
14. Candidate must be a team player and able to undertake assigned tasks in a respectful, safe, efficient manner.
15. Having the willingness and capability to learn applicable specialized software systems such as GIS.
16. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite programs, and other software commonly used in an office environment.
17. Use asset management and workflow software to enter information, evaluate data, establish and close out work orders by using several different electronic devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, phone, etc.).
18. Performs all duties in conformance with Village policies as described in the employee handbook and adherence to state and federal safety policies and standards.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (Minimum: Class B) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Working Hours are 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday. Occasional overtime is required.
- Job consists of a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
- Lift frequently 25 to 50 lbs., &/or constantly 10 to 20 lbs.
- Employees will be exposed to heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Working outdoors is common.
- Frequently subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate, e.g. snow storms, rain/wind storms, broken water mains, sewer failures or other events requiring response to protect the public as a result of natural or man-made circumstances

EEOE Statement
The Village of Menomonee Falls provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.