Fond du Lac is a vibrant community on the shore of Lake Winnebago, with easy access to Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a new challenge, this is a chance to build valuable skills, earn great benefits, and do meaningful work that keeps the community running.
Looking for a career where every day is different and your work makes a real impact? Join the City of Fond du Lac’s Water Utility team! If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive crew, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
- Repair and maintain water mains, service lines, valves, and hydrants.
- Operate equipment and work on a variety of outdoor projects.
- Restore streets, sidewalks, and landscaping after repairs.
- Perform routine maintenance to keep the City’s water system running.
- Respond to emergency repairs and participate in an on-call rotation (about 5 weeks per year).
Why You’ll Love It
- Competitive pay: $25.50 to $28.72/hour
- Paid training, including CDL training
- Excellent health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
- Work with a close-knit team that supports each other
- Make a difference by helping provide safe, reliable drinking water to the community every day
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Construction or utility experience is helpful, but we’re willing to train motivated candidates.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and be part of a team.
- Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire (training provided).
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 ($25.50 to $28.72/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.
APPLY TODAY: 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.
Open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer