Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members. You’ll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities. You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work. And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers. Come join our team—you belong here!  

The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in the Water Division of Public Works. Applicants should have experience 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.

Qualifications 

Employees must live within a twenty-five-mile radius or reasonably be able to respond to an emergency and report within thirty minutes. A commercial driver’s license with air brakes and trailer endorsements along with a good driving record are required. Hours are Monday – Thursday 2:00PM – 11:00PM, and 2:00PM – 6:00PM Friday.

Salary

The hiring salary range for this position is $28.00 - $29.26 hourly with the ability to earn up to $33.04. Plus, an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

Apply Now!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appletonwi.gov by no later than Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Resumes without an application will not be considered. 

City of Appleton Human Resources

100 N. Appleton Street, 6^th floor

Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-6458

Email: humanresources@appletonwi.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer