Do you want to provide safe, clean drinking water for our community? Work to maintain this critical service for our residents by becoming a Utility Operator I at the Water Plant! We are currently accepting applications for this position in the Utilities division of the Community Services Department. Duties include: operating and maintaining machinery and equipment at the water treatment facility; working with wells, water towers, reservoirs, and pumping stations; and more!  

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
• Possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Available to work a variety of different shifts including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime
• Working knowledge of equipment used in the operation of pump installations and treatment plants, hydraulics, and electricity
• Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments, keep records, and conduct chemical analysis of water
• At least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications: 

• An associate degree in a related field
• State of Wisconsin DNR certification as a Municipal Water Supply Operator
• Valid Class B Wisconsin CDL with no air brake restrictions

Additional Reasons to Apply: 

• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

Work Schedule: The Water Plant is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operators work a 12-hour rotating shift. For additional details, see the sample work schedule at the link here: https://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showdocument?id=50493&t=639013954435103191

Wage range: $28.60 to $34.16 per hour. Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application, complete job description, and sample work schedule available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.*

Interviews expected to take place Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Don’t have a way to apply online? Contact us at (715) 839-4921 to schedule an appointment and we can assist you!