Career Opportunities

The City of Fond du Lac Water Utility is accepting applications for a Water Distribution Crew Leader. This person works under the direct supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor, and helps the Supervisor prioritize, plan, and coordinate maintenance work on the distribution system; and oversees and directs the Water Utility Workers on site daily to accomplish the maintenance work. It is critical that constant communication with the Supervisor is adhered to in order to ensure work is completed in a timely manner, and records are updated appropriately.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the following:

• Supervise & Coordinate Work
  • Assist the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor with prioritizing and planning water system repairs and routine maintenance. Oversee the Water Utility Workers and Equipment Operator II’s on the job site daily to ensure work is done in a timely manner and with good workmanship. Monitors subordinates for City and Utility policy adherence and personal conduct. Continuously review work sites to ensure a safe working environment exists that complies with OSHA standards. Assess the condition of existing infrastructure when it’s exposed and make on site decisions on how to move forward. Call in and order concrete, asphalt, and slurry backfill. Oversee and direct the WUWs on job site to ensure work is done in a timely manner and with good workmanship.
• Record Keeping
  • Keep electronic and paper records of jobs (scheduled, in-progress, and completed). Modify records as necessary using the Geographic Information System. Document labor and materials used for the job, take GPS shots of maintenance items and other work completed. Track and document material inventory. Complete incident forms as necessary for employee injuries or vehicle accidents.
• Distribution System Repairs
  • Tap new services for utility and outside contractors, repair water main breaks and leaky services, repair and replace fire hydrants, install new water services, repair and replace main line valves. Doing repairs includes setting up proper traffic control to direct traffic efficiently and safely.
• Equipment Operator
  • Operate various heavy equipment to complete job tasks as necessary. Oversee trench safety.
• Restoration
  • Complete site restoration after repair work is completed. Prepare site for asphalt paving. Set up concrete; forms, reinforcing steel, and expansion joints. Order, pour, and finish concrete for concrete curb and gutter, roadways, driveway approaches, sidewalk, and wheelchair ramps. Complete landscape restoration by spreading topsoil, seed, fertilizer and hydro-mulch to facilitate growth.
• Distribution System Maintenance
  • Flush hydrants to improve water quality, main line valve exercising, hydrant exercising and maintenance, adjust valve boxes. Take water quality samples during flushing operations to ensure quality water (chlorine/turbidity).
• Off shift On-Call Leader / Emergency Response 24/7/365
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to receive and manage after-hour emergency situations related to meter/customer service issues as well as distribution system issues; diagnose the issue and take immediate action to resolve the issue. Call diggers hotline for locates, assemble emergency crew to make repairs. Respond to after-hour emergency situations as necessary. These situations may include frozen services, low pressure problems, plugged meter, water service leak, or emergency internal plumbing issues.
    • Roughly 5 weeks per year when/if fully staffed
    • 60% response rate is required.
  • Confined Space Entry
    • Enter confined spaces to perform necessary work. Employee must be properly trained in entry procedures and the use of proper safety equipment. Employee may assume the responsibility of the entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, or standby person.
  • Repair other Underground Infrastructure
    • Repair other underground infrastructure such as storm sewer and sanitary as necessary when completing repairs of water infrastructure.
  • Snow Removal
    • Assist MSC and the water utility as needed during large snow events. Clear parking lots, storage areas, well and pump sights and roadways.

Qualifications include: 4 – 5 years’ experience with utility construction/repairs with 2 years of supervisory experience, heavy equipment experience preferred; working knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials commonly used in public works and water facility maintenance activities; and possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial "Class A" Driver's License without air brakes restriction and with tanker endorsement

Minimum training and experience required/preferred to perform essential job functions: Graduation from high school or equivalent; and 1 year certificate in utility construction and/or leadership training; and trained in Competent Person, Confined Space Entry, Wisconsin DNR Water Distribution Certificate; and completion of continuing education (18 hours every 3 years). 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 ($32.75 – $38.32/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 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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