Water Pump Operator

Water Pump Operator

Salary

$54,764.00 Annually

Location

Water Utility, 123 East Delavan Drive, Janesville, WI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026.27.180.00

Department

Public Works

Division

Water Utility

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Benefits Earning Potential

$85,647.44

• Description
• Benefits

Objective & Relationships

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".

OBJECTIVE:

This position, under general supervision of the Water Utility Superintendent, is responsible for maintaining the equipment of the Municipal Water Distribution System through the performance of a variety of semiskilled and skilled Water Utility operation and maintenance tasks. This position is highly responsible that requires the use of judgment in the planning and carrying out of daily work activities.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Water Superintendent

Has regular work contact with Department, Division, and Office Heads, City employees, other governmental agencies, customers, and the general public.

Supervises: No

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Check pumping stations daily and perform operational adjustments and minor maintenance activities.
• Keep pumping stations clean and orderly.
• Keep records on maintenance activities of the pumping station up to date and organized.
• Check the SCADA system daily and make adjustments as needed to optimized system pumpage.
• Consult on items that need to be ordered to keep pumping stations operational.
• Participate in the collection of all required WDNR water samples.
• Assists in the contracting of major repair and maintenance activities for wells and pumps.
• Assist in the resolution of customer inquiries regarding water quality, taste, odor, pressure, etc.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
• All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of previous work experience in the operation and maintenance of a comparable water utility water well and pumping operation.
• DNR distribution and groundwater certifications are required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of water pumping and water well equipment operation. SCADA knowledge required.
• A valid, state-issued driver's license at time of hire is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate's application does not preclude them from consideration.

• Additional college or technical course work in a related field in water resources is desirable.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

COMPETENCIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of water well construction and pumping.
• General knowledge to evaluate and repair pumping station components including chemical feed systems.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water pumping practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of City geography and the location of City utilities.
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
• General knowledge of computers and related software used in analyzing data and preparing reports.

Skills:

• Skill in effective pumping system analysis for pressure and flow optimization.
• Skill in the use of SCADA evaluation for system improvements.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Critical thinking skills to effectively analyze situations and solve complex or technical problems in a timely manner.
• Advance level of technical proficiency skills, including computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Abilities:

• Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute percentages.
• Ability to effectively train new employees in pumping system components.
• Must be able to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions, and to do so in a safe manner.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed, computerized records and reports.
• Ability to learn and apply new technology.
• Ability and skill to operate City trucks, vehicles, and equipment is a safe manner.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and within the boundaries of areas of responsibility.
• Ability to make decisions according to applicable laws, regulations, established procedures, and the directives of the City Manager and City Council.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Behaviors:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department, Division, and Office Heads, City employees, other governmental agencies, customers, and the general public.
• Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
• Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
• Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties
• Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
• Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Supplemental Information

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, AND MACHINES:

Machinery and equipment, including personal computer, printer, telephones, fax machine, copier, scanner, 10-key calculator, Govern and GIS software, City motor vehicles including pickup truck, dump truck, and end loaders, a variety of hand-held power tools, and other standardized or specialized office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an outdoor environment and may, on occasion, be exposed to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold, high winds, and wet/humid conditions. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts in precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy. This position frequently walks, stands, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and exerts up to 100 pounds of force by lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects. The employee is frequently required to see/observe, talk/speak, and listen/hear; use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and equipment; repetitive arm, wrist, hand, and eye movements are included. There is frequent twisting, reaching, wrist turning, and grasping. The employee may be required to climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. Employee is required to use cognitive ability to reason, analyze, and verbalize thoughts and ideas. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials or tasks.

The employee may, on occasion, be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts in precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The working conditions in the office environment are comfortable. The noise level in the office environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy.

A regular, Monday - Friday, 40-hour work schedule is required for this position. Additionally, this position will respond to emergency situations twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week as needed.

For purposes of drug and alcohol testing, this position isclassified as safety sensitive.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employer City of Janesville Wisconsin

Address 18 North Jackson Street

P O Box 5005

Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-5005

Phone 608.755.3080

Website http://www.janesvillewi.gov