City of Fond du Lac Waterworks is accepting applications for a Lead Waterworks Operator. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Waterworks General Manager and helps to prioritize, plan, and coordinate maintenance work in the treatment plants, booster stations, and wells. This position also supervises and directs the Waterworks Operators daily to accomplish tasks.
The successful candidate will have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the following:
- Lead the Waterworks Operators daily to ensure WisDNR compliance is met, prioritize workload, and give direction when necessary.
- Administratively ensure proper documentation and records are maintained and filed.
- Operating and maintaining well and booster pumps to provide adequate pressure and proper levels in water storage reservoirs and elevated tanks
- Monitor and maintain Radium Removal systems (HMO pressure filtration)
- Monitor SCADA (Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition) to ensure system operation and adjust as necessary.
- Take process control samples and make system adjustments as necessary
- Collect bacteriological and other DNR required compliance samples
- Determine causes of alarms and resolve
- Research, collect, and process quotes from outside contractors to facilitate maintenance needs.
- Assist with building, grounds and equipment maintenance at 15 well sites, 5 reservoir sites, 6 booster pumping stations, 3 elevated storage tanks, 4 water treatment facilities and various other facilities through the city
- Maintain associated electronic equipment (i.e. radios, fuses, bulbs, etc.) as needed.
- Complete minor plumbing repairs to chemical feed lines and other various systems.
- Assist with snow removal from Utility properties located in and around the city.
- Utility provides some shirts, work pants service, safety toed footwear and other required safety equipment.
- Performs other duties as necessary and assigned to maintain a fully functioning Class AB municipal water supply system.
The position also requires the employee to take part in the on-call rotation and be available for emergency response during off-shift hours when/if necessary. On-call every third week.
Desirable Qualifications include: 4 – 5 years’ experience with utility operations with 2 years of experience leading staff; working knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials commonly used in water facility maintenance activities; ability to critically think and act independently, ability to use tablet, laptop, and GIS is a plus. Cell phone provided.
Minimum training and experience required/preferred to perform essential job functions: Graduation from high school or equivalent; 2 year Associates Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience, WisDNR Municipal Waterworks Operator Certification with subclasses D, G, & I. Willing to train the correct candidate.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
Paid Time Off: We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation schedule based on previous career and field experience.
Salary Range: We offer a competitive compensation package ($34.52 – $39.22/hour) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application found at https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/job-opportunities/ or a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz – jbraatz@fdl.wi.gov.
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