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The City of Portage is excited to announce an opportunity for a full time Water Service Operator to join the Portage Utilities team.
The City of Portage is excited to announce an opportunity for a full time Water Service Operator to join the Portage Utilities team.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain water treatment facilities, distribution systems, and equipment.
- Perform routine inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide general support to the department.
A full position description is available on our website at www.portagewi.gov or at the Portage Municipal Building, 115 W. Pleasant Street.
What We’re Looking For
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years related experience.
- The ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire.
- The ability to obtain a WDNR water license within 1 year of hire.
- Computer proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and SCADA programs.
- Combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Why Join Us?
The starting pay range for this position is $23.26 - $29.08/hour (commensurate with experience), with a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Hours
This is a full-time role with regular hours from 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday (May- September), and 6:30AM-3:30PM Monday through Thursday/6:30AM-10:30AM Friday (October-April), with rotational weekend (Saturday and Sunday), shifts monthly. Position responds to after-hours calls as needed.
Apply Today!
Submit your resume and/or City of Portage Employment Application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to Phil Livingston, Public Works Director at Portage Municipal Building, 115 W. Pleasant Street, Portage, WI 53901. All application materials must be submitted by 4:00PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Join us and be part of Portage’s team!
The City of Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.