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Description
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The City of West Allis is now hiring for a Water Maintainer to join our dedicated Public Works team! Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in maintaining vital infrastructure? In this skilled role, you'll be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution system-critical work that directly supports the health, safety, and well-being of our community. This position requires emotional intelligence, a strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative to perform the duties effectively.
What You'll Do
- Operate, maintain, and repair the City's water distribution system to ensure public health and safety.
- Serve as a competent person on excavation sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Direct and assist crews in water main repairs, valve maintenance, and service leak responses.
- Operate heavy motorized equipment (backhoes, loaders, drill rigs, hydro-excavation trucks).
- Perform semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks on water infrastructure.
- Lead small crews and assist in training Maintenance Repairers.
- Maintain accurate records, work orders, and reports using asset management systems.
- Read and interpret GIS utility maps, as-built drawings, and construction plans.
- Communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and other departments.
- Respond to emergencies such as water main breaks, pressure test failures, and hydrant flushing.
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What You Bring
- Hands-on problem-solving skills and pride in maintaining vital infrastructure.
- Emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative.
- Ability to lead crews and train others.
- Familiarity with underground utilities and equipment used for water main and service repairs.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Valid CDL (Class B or C with airbrakes) and Tanker Endorsement.
- 2+ years of water infrastructure experience with backhoe operation.
- Availability for nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency duty on a rotational watch.
Why Work for Us
As you take care of our city, we'll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:
- Competitive Pay: 5% bump for West Allis residents.
- Health & Wellness:
- City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).
- FREE dental insurance.
- FREE life insurance.
- FREE long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement:
- Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.
- Generous Time Off:
- Up to 25 days annually to start.
- Holiday pay (up to 9 days).
- Professional Growth:
- Paid training - we invest in our employees!
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Financial Perks:
- Student loan repayment program.
- Federal loan forgiveness.
- Annual salary increases.
- Culture & Extras:
- Paid employee recognition programs.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee happy hour.
- And more!
Be part of a team that keeps the city flowing.
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City of West Allis
$28.55 - $33.97 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan, pension
Jan 30, 2026