SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE WORKER - KENOSHA WATER UTILITY
Salary: $26.43 Hourly Location: Kenosha, WI Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 20260925 Department: Water Division KWU Distribution Opening Date: 02/17/2026
Description: Benefits Questions General Overview of Position This seasonal position performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled duties primarily associated with the flushing and cleaning of the Kenosha municipal sewer system. This position will also assist with other tasks for the Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Division or the Engineering Division as needed. A commercial drivers license (CDL) is desired although non-CDL applicants will be considered depending on their work history and availability. Those hired with a CDL will be paid at the rate of $26.43/hour and will be required to participate in the monthly random testing program under the City of Kenoshas Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Those hired without a CDL will be paid at a rate of $21.42 and will be eligible for the higher rate upon acquiring a CDL. CDL training is available and reimbursement of CDL testing fee may be provided if employee passes the Wisconsin CDL inspection/skills (road) test and remains employed until end of season.
The Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 110,000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area in southeast Wisconsin, which is ideally located on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago. More information regarding our organization may be obtained at www.kenosha.org. Any questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to the KWU Director of Personnel & Administration at aaho@kenosha.org or 262-653-4314.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor, the following duties are typically performed by this seasonal position (but are not limited to):
• Drives sewer cleaning truck which requires a commercial driver license. • Removes manhole covers to gain access to sewer system. • Operates truck mounted and other sewer flushing/cleaning equipment such as rodder, flusher/vacuum, high pressure nozzle, power winches, pumps, etc. • Unloads debris from truck and refills water supply. • Reads and interprets route maps; locates sewer lines. • Inspects sewer service line and reports problems or emergency situations. • Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades/cones, signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct/re-route traffic. • Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties. • Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training. • Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g., checks and adjusts fuel/fluid levels and tire pressure, cleans nozzles, greases fittings, adjusts belts or cables, cleans truck cab, hand washes vehicle or drives vehicle through washing station). • Operates other hand tools used in general carpentry, construction or maintenance. • Performs general shop maintenance (e.g., sweeps or cleans shop, stocks and organizes equipment and supplies). • May drive heavy equipment or commercial vehicles to job site or to haul gravel, broken concrete, etc. to fill sites. • May drive non-commercial vehicle to/from job site or to pick up/deliver supplies. • May assist with concrete or cold patch repair. • May need to respond to job-site inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed. • May operate hand held and truck radio. • Performs other related physical tasks to assist the Distribution, Engineering or another KWU division with the service and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
Requirements General Applicant Requirements: Must be age 18 or older Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSED Must possess a valid drivers license with good driving record Valid Wisconsin Class B with no restrictions for air breaks CDL is required. Must pass a criminal background check, driving record review, post-offer drug screen and physical. Related work experience preferred which involved physical labor performed outdoors and the use of a variety of hand/power tools; experience in the operation of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle also desired but not required. Applicants with a regular (Class D) drivers license may also be considered, however if hired, non-CDL applicant will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices associated with this type of work. Ability and skill in operating hand, mechanical, hydraulic and electric powered tools/equipment related to duties. Ability and skill in safely operating a Class D (non-commercial) or Class B/C (commercial) vehicle. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn quickly and focus on assignments. Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team. Ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management. Ability to deal respectfully, tactfully and effectively with the public. Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress associated with this type of work.
Physical Requirements: Job duties involve walking or standing for extended periods of time on rough or uneven surfaces. Job duties require the ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, occasionally working in such positions for an extended period of time. Job duties require coordination and manipulation of eyes, hands, and limbs while operating equipment, machinery and tools associated with this occupation and while adhering to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours. Job duties involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks which require the lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items. Job duties may require ascending and descending ladders.
Environmental Requirements: Tasks are primarily performed outdoors which requires the ability to work under adverse environmental conditions such as:
Sensory Requirements: Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires depth perception and discrimination. Task requires texture perception and discrimination. Task requires sound perception and discrimination. Task requires odor perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.
Method of Selection Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The Kenosha Water Utility will analyze the applicants education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.
CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees. Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenoshas Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the Kenosha Public Library with questions.
Wages The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification. Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the current Personnel Policies and Regulations of the Library for more information.
Direct Deposit Payroll is made by direct deposit for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
Pension Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employees retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 14.4%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
Life Insurance Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FICA Alternative Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this