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Location : Germantown Village Hall- N112 W17001 Mequon Road
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: UTY-02
Department: Water
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 5:00 PM Central
Summary of Job
Do you like learning new things, having a variety of tasks to complete, and being outside? Then this might be the job for you! Come work for the Village of Germantown where we appreciate work/life balance and in 2024 moving into a new Public Works Facility! Applications will be accepted until January 23rd.
Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks in maintaining and operating the water distribution system in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Employee will use acquired knowledge and skills in installing/testing water meters, operating trucks and heavy equipment, applying chemicals, laboratory analysis, setting and repairing hydrants. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and Water Utility Superintendent through the Water Utility Foreman. Hours of this position are generally 7am-3pm with cell phone issued for expected response 24/7; during bad weather and other emergencies, position is required to work for long periods of time with minimal breaks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are the fundamental job duties and responsibilities. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned, as management deems necessary.
Typical Qualifications
Culture of Learning & Development
The Village of Germantown is committed to future investment by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with the Village of Germantown, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and interests by participating in the following programs:
Employer Paid Leave
Recreation Discounts
Employees are given discounts for our Park & Recreation Programs as well as discount to our Kids Klub childcare.
Wellness Program
The Village of Germantown's Go365 wellness incentive program automatically integrates members' activity data from connections to apps, devices, gyms, studios and more so members can earn Points no matter how they're exercising. Employees earn wellness rewards for taking care of their everyday health-from completing fun activities and Challenges to regular dental exams and wellness checkups.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.
Health Insurance
United Medical Resources (UMR) through United Health Care. Effective on the first day! Employees have a 12% premium share with wellness participation or 25% premium share if they choose to not participate in the wellness program.
Dental Insurance
$1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible.
Life Insurance
Employer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 3 times the employee's annual salary.
Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance
The Village of Germantown offers a Short Term Disability plan through ETF to any regular employee that works at least 24 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by ETF and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 75% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days.
Supplemental Benefits
Accident Insurance and Vision Insurance
Retirement
Wisconsin Retirement System pension program participation with Employee Share 6.5% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Flexible Spending Plan
Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits)
Pay Periods/Direct Deposit
Village employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Monday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the Village requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
Location : Germantown Village Hall- N112 W17001 Mequon Road
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: UTY-02
Department: Water
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 5:00 PM Central
Summary of Job
Do you like learning new things, having a variety of tasks to complete, and being outside? Then this might be the job for you! Come work for the Village of Germantown where we appreciate work/life balance and in 2024 moving into a new Public Works Facility! Applications will be accepted until January 23rd.
Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks in maintaining and operating the water distribution system in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Employee will use acquired knowledge and skills in installing/testing water meters, operating trucks and heavy equipment, applying chemicals, laboratory analysis, setting and repairing hydrants. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and Water Utility Superintendent through the Water Utility Foreman. Hours of this position are generally 7am-3pm with cell phone issued for expected response 24/7; during bad weather and other emergencies, position is required to work for long periods of time with minimal breaks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are the fundamental job duties and responsibilities. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned, as management deems necessary.
- Response to after hour's emergencies, "on-call" currently a 4-man rotation one full week at a time.
- Plows snow at water utility properties and as required, also on a rotation for the snowplow routes for the street department.
- Make water taps.
- Repairs broken water mains, hydrants, and gate valves.
- Install, test for accuracy, clean and repair water meters as needed.
- Takes water meter readings.
- Locate stop boxes, raising and adjusting them as needed.
- Operate vacuum excavation equipment.
- Collects water samples and tests for various parameters as required.
- Takes daily pump readings.
- Performs routine maintenance work on pumps and other electrical devices.
- Perform Utility Diggers Hotline locates using a radio detection and ferrous metal locators.
- Operate SCADA systems, computer, tablet devices and use the Villages GIS system.
- Perform utility locates using a radio frequency locator.
- Landscape utility properties.
- Climb, drain and fill elevated tanks, sterilizing them as required.
- Operate a dump truck hauling gravel, dirt, salt, fill or other related materials.
- Operate heavy equipment as assigned.
- Fill out work sheets allocating time spent on various projects.
- Exercise gate valves and flush fire hydrants.
- Fill and maintain chemical tanks and pumps.
- Communicate with utility customers in a courteous manner.
- Works overtime as required.
- Does related work as assigned or required.
Typical Qualifications
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Residency in the Village of Germantown is not required, but a reasonable response time in the event of emergency recall is required.
- The ability to develop and maintain an effective relationship with the public and to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Shall possess a Grade 1 Water Supply Certification with subgrades G, D and I issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources within the first 2 years of employment, or equivalent through reciprocity.
- Applicant must have possession of and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin Class (remove A), B CDL License with an N endorsement or the ability to obtain same within six (6) months of hiring.
Culture of Learning & Development
The Village of Germantown is committed to future investment by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with the Village of Germantown, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and interests by participating in the following programs:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Supervisory Trainings
- Skill Development Trainings
- Self-paced learning opportunities
- Professional Association membership dues paid by the Village
Employer Paid Leave
- Holidays :11 paid Holidays per year.
- Sick Days :12 days/year, effective the first full month of employment (max 150 days).
- Bereavement: 3 days
- Paid Vacation: Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment and are eligible to use it as you earn it.
Recreation Discounts
Employees are given discounts for our Park & Recreation Programs as well as discount to our Kids Klub childcare.
Wellness Program
The Village of Germantown's Go365 wellness incentive program automatically integrates members' activity data from connections to apps, devices, gyms, studios and more so members can earn Points no matter how they're exercising. Employees earn wellness rewards for taking care of their everyday health-from completing fun activities and Challenges to regular dental exams and wellness checkups.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.
Health Insurance
United Medical Resources (UMR) through United Health Care. Effective on the first day! Employees have a 12% premium share with wellness participation or 25% premium share if they choose to not participate in the wellness program.
- Gold Plan - Deductible: $1,000 Single; $2,000 Family
- Premium - $120.64/month Single; $289.55/month Family
- Silver Plan - High Deductible Health Plan with HSA contribution*
- Deductible: $2,500 Single; $5,000 Family
- Premium $103.20/month Single; $247.69/month Family
- *HSA Village Contribution - $1,250/year Single (quarterly); $2,500/year Family (quarterly).
Dental Insurance
$1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible.
Life Insurance
Employer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 3 times the employee's annual salary.
Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance
The Village of Germantown offers a Short Term Disability plan through ETF to any regular employee that works at least 24 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by ETF and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 75% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days.
Supplemental Benefits
Accident Insurance and Vision Insurance
Retirement
Wisconsin Retirement System pension program participation with Employee Share 6.5% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Flexible Spending Plan
Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits)
Pay Periods/Direct Deposit
Village employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Monday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the Village requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
