{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ae107b2cba0c66928f378607","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae107b2cba0c66928f378607","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae107b2cba0c66928f378607","title":"Operator II - Water","description":"The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in the Water Division of Public Works. Applicants should have experience with the reading and maintenance of City water meters, as well as the installation and repair of City water mains and services. Work involves locating, installing, and repairing leaks in water mains and services, repairing, testing, and raising hydrants and inspecting and repairing valve and curb boxes. It also involves reading, installing, and testing meters, turning water on and off at selected sites, and replacing damaged meters.\n\nExamples of Duties\nEssential Job Functions\n\nTurns water on and off at designated sites.\nSets, tests and reads meters.\nInstalls remote meters.\nChecks meters and wires for damage; repairs as needed.\nChecks and replaces stalled and leaking meters.\nChanges water meters, including large industrial meters, for testing.\nLocates water and sewer mains and services.\nInstalls new mains and services.\nTests for and repairs leaks in services and mains.\nRepairs, tests and raises water hydrants.\nInspects and repairs valve and curb boxes.\nOperates various equipment, including a back hoe.\nPerforms maintenance and routine repairs to work related equipment.\nInforms and advises home owners and businesses on breaks in a water main, service leaks and other concerns to them; takes and acts upon comments and complaints from the public.\nCompletes all necessary paperwork pertaining to work assignments.\nResponds to calls and requests and takes appropriate corrective action.\nMaintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works other shifts, overtime and extra hours as required.\n\nOther Job Functions\n\nPerforms inspection duties.\nPlows and hauls snow\nSalts streets and sidewalks.\nPerforms any and all duties of Laborer and Operator I & II\nTypical Qualifications\nRequires experience in the repair and installation of water mains and services and training beyond high school level in pipe laying and plumbing techniques or related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:\n\nKnowledge of pipe laying, plumbing techniques, and basic mechanical repair.\nKnowledge of water systems, methods, codes and regulations.\nKnowledge of types and uses of common hand tools.\nAbility to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.\nAbility to work and make decisions under limited supervision.\nAbility to maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public, and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.\nAbility to drive and operate a variety of vehicles including a back hoe.\nAbility to lift and operate equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.\nAbility to read and understand street maps, plat maps, and directions.\nSkill in the operation of computer equipment, including GIS and Microsoft applications.\nAbility to decipher plat maps and execute correct measurements for accurate installations and record keeping.\nAbility to withstand adverse weather conditions\nAbility to fill out work orders quickly and neatly.\nSkill in the operation of water test equipment and related tools and equipment.\nAbility to properly barricade work sites in accordance with the City of Appleton Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Manual and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.\nAbility to obtain Wisconsin DNR D-1 certification within 12 months of hire.\nRequired to respond for emergency operations.\nPossess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the N endorsement.\nSupplemental Information\nCompetencies\nCustomer Focus\nAdaptability/Flexibility\nTechnical Skills\nCommunication\nPositive Attitude\nTo learn more about these competencies click here","company":"Cityofappletonw","rawCompany":"cityofappletonw","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:11:48.202Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8031.00","title":"Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators","slug":"water-and-wastewater-treatment-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"47-2152.00","title":"Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters","slug":"plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters"},{"code":"49-9071.00","title":"Maintenance and Repair Workers, General","slug":"maintenance-and-repair-workers-general"}],"industries":[{"code":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"},{"code":"237110","title":"Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"water-and-sewer-line-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"238220","title":"Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors","slug":"plumbing-heating-and-air-conditioning-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operator II - Water","description":"The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in the Water Division of Public Works. Applicants should have experience with the reading and maintenance of City water meters, as well as the installation and repair of City water mains and services. Work involves locating, installing, and repairing leaks in water mains and services, repairing, testing, and raising hydrants and inspecting and repairing valve and curb boxes. It also involves reading, installing, and testing meters, turning water on and off at selected sites, and replacing damaged meters.\n\nExamples of Duties\nEssential Job Functions\n\nTurns water on and off at designated sites.\nSets, tests and reads meters.\nInstalls remote meters.\nChecks meters and wires for damage; repairs as needed.\nChecks and replaces stalled and leaking meters.\nChanges water meters, including large industrial meters, for testing.\nLocates water and sewer mains and services.\nInstalls new mains and services.\nTests for and repairs leaks in services and mains.\nRepairs, tests and raises water hydrants.\nInspects and repairs valve and curb boxes.\nOperates various equipment, including a back hoe.\nPerforms maintenance and routine repairs to work related equipment.\nInforms and advises home owners and businesses on breaks in a water main, service leaks and other concerns to them; takes and acts upon comments and complaints from the public.\nCompletes all necessary paperwork pertaining to work assignments.\nResponds to calls and requests and takes appropriate corrective action.\nMaintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works other shifts, overtime and extra hours as required.\n\nOther Job Functions\n\nPerforms inspection duties.\nPlows and hauls snow\nSalts streets and sidewalks.\nPerforms any and all duties of Laborer and Operator I & II\nTypical Qualifications\nRequires experience in the repair and installation of water mains and services and training beyond high school level in pipe laying and plumbing techniques or related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:\n\nKnowledge of pipe laying, plumbing techniques, and basic mechanical repair.\nKnowledge of water systems, methods, codes and regulations.\nKnowledge of types and uses of common hand tools.\nAbility to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.\nAbility to work and make decisions under limited supervision.\nAbility to maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public, and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.\nAbility to drive and operate a variety of vehicles including a back hoe.\nAbility to lift and operate equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.\nAbility to read and understand street maps, plat maps, and directions.\nSkill in the operation of computer equipment, including GIS and Microsoft applications.\nAbility to decipher plat maps and execute correct measurements for accurate installations and record keeping.\nAbility to withstand adverse weather conditions\nAbility to fill out work orders quickly and neatly.\nSkill in the operation of water test equipment and related tools and equipment.\nAbility to properly barricade work sites in accordance with the City of Appleton Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Manual and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.\nAbility to obtain Wisconsin DNR D-1 certification within 12 months of hire.\nRequired to respond for emergency operations.\nPossess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the N endorsement.\nSupplemental Information\nCompetencies\nCustomer Focus\nAdaptability/Flexibility\nTechnical Skills\nCommunication\nPositive Attitude\nTo learn more about these competencies click here","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:11:48.202Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:11:48.202Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cityofappletonw","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Appleton","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ae107b2cba0c66928f378607"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae107b2cba0c66928f378607"}}