Water Operator I (57100)

The City of Wentzville is seeking a Water Operator I to assist with maintaining and operating the city's water supply and distribution systems. Under direct supervision, this position performs essential tasks such as water main repair and installation, utility locating, meter maintenance, water testing, and general labor duties. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in public utilities while contributing to the community's safe and efficient water distribution.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service & Teamwork: Provide professional and respectful service in interactions with co-workers, residents, and the public.System Maintenance & Repair: Assist with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing water mains, service lines, hydrants, and valves.Hydrant & Valve Operations: Help maintain fire hydrants, exercise valves, flush hydrants for water quality, and perform minor repairs as needed.Utility Locating & GIS Mapping: Identify and mark city utilities (valves, hydrants, water/sewer mains, manholes, meter structures) and update GIS records.Meter Services: Assist in meter reading, installations, replacements, leak detection, and non-payment disconnects for utility billing.Excavation & Restoration: Participate in hand, equipment, and hydro excavation; perform yard restorations including sod installations, vegetation control, and maintenance of city water division properties.Equipment Operation: Operate light and heavy equipment including front loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, and dump trucks as needed.Regulatory Compliance: Assist with DNR and EPA water testing, backflow prevention inspections, and reporting functions.On-Call & Emergency Response: Participate in an on-call rotation with a required response time of 30 minutes or less.Winter Operations: Respond to snow emergencies on a 24-hour call basis (for full-time employees), including snow plowing and salt spreading.The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.This job posting will remain open until filled.