City of Stoughton, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Operator to join our Utility Division. This is a great opportunity to work close to home, with a consistent schedule and excellent benefits.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent benefits
- No overnight travel required
- Regular work schedule with evenings at home and half-day Fridays*
Excellent benefits, including:
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- No premium for dental insurance
- Low medical premiums and out-of-pocket costs
- Free Anytime Fitness membership
About the Role
This position plays a key role in ensuring safe drinking water through sampling, testing, and system monitoring, as well as maintaining and repairing the water distribution system. You will maintain and repair water distribution infrastructure and assist in operating the City’s pumping, storage, and distribution systems. While similar in scope to other Operator roles, day‑to‑day assignments and required qualifications may vary.
Schedule & Standby Details
- Includes rotating standby duty with additional compensation
- Occasional assistance may be requested outside of your standby rotation during major events
- Stoughton Utilities maintains a low volume of standby calls due to proactive maintenance and system reliability
- This is an Essential Position—you may be called in during citywide emergencies
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a self-motivated, responsible individual with excellent communication skills who thrives in a team environment. This role involves:
- Supporting safe drinking water and responsible water treatment through routine sampling, testing, monitoring, and SCADA system operation.
- Maintaining and repairs to water distribution infrastructure, including mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and service connections.
- Performs lab testing and analysis, prepares reports, and adjusts system operations based on test results.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment, completes required documentation, and conducts routine system inspections.
- Responds to customer inquiries, assists with public outreach, and participates in standby/on‑call rotation and emergency response.
Qualifications
Education, Training & Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- One or more years of water operator experience
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
- CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements required
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or plumbing aptitude
- Must successfully pass a background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening
Position Details
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Starting hourly rate: $29.92 – $35.58
- Includes an excellent benefits package
To view the full job description, benefits, and to submit your application online, please visit: 👉 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stoughtonwi
You may also download a hard copy application at: 👉 www.cityofstoughton.com/hrrm
Completed applications, along with a resume and cover letter, can be submitted via email to: 📧 [email protected]
Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026