Construction Utility Worker

Construction Utility Worker

Salary

$60,121.00 - $84,876.00 Annually

Location

Water Utilitiy 100 Hubbard Street, Racine, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600054

Department

Water Utility

Division

Water

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

We strongly encourage City of Racine residents to apply. Were committed to building a workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of construction duties and tasks in maintaining the mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services in the Racine Water Utility distribution system.

Starting pay range is $28.90 - $31.45

Essential Duties

• Repairs mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services using currently accepted construction practices.
• Unloads and loads pipe, fittings and chemicals.
• Drives trucks ranging in size from ¾ ton to 54,000 G.V.W.
• Operates the compressor, or a combination of backhoe and hydro crane in excavating for main breaks and service leaks.
• Maintains physical structure using hand tools and power equipment.
• Compiles field data and information on file into reports as assigned.
• Maintains clean and orderly equipment storage areas, locker facilities, and vehicles.
• Assists in departmental functions and tasks with those of other Utility departments, including plant projects, as required.
• Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules, as well as work zone traffic, and excavation/trenching safety procedures.
• Available to work overtime beyond the normal 40 hour work week during emergency. infrastructure repair events; Participation as a rotating crew standby member required.
• Ability to work year-round outdoors and in trenches subject to weather conditions; exposure to loud noises, damp, wet, cold, mud, and unpleasant odors; outside on streets, and in varying traffic conditions.
• Ability to work under moderately unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as heavy machinery and power equipment, trenched earth, and construction materials poses a moderate risk of injury.

Qualifications

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical skills, including a working knowledge of mechanical functions, principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of all fittings and materials used in maintaining a water distribution system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of experience in municipal or commercial water/sewer pipeline or service installation or repair is desired.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Water Distribution certification is a plus.
• Valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Class A is required within 6 months of hire; a temporary CDL is preferred within 3 months of hire.

Language and Interpersonal Communication:

• Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, classify, compute, tabulate, measure and/or sort data, as well as assemble, copy and record and transcribe data and information.
• Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as blueprints, plat book of water/sewer mains, charts, graphs, as-built drawings, and general operating manuals.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as Utility personnel, general public customers, and contractors.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, including safety procedures and policies.

Judgement and Situational Reasoning:

• Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and city representatives.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate heavy equipment, tools, and instruments, some requiring complex and rapid adjustments in coordination with eye movement, such as leak detection equipment, power hand tools, motor vehicles, computer, calculator, two-way radio and telephone.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and turning/torqueing valves and apparatus.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarity or difference between characteristics of color, sound and odors.

Equipment Used:

• Heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, varying size trucks, powered hand tools, manual hand tools and shovels, valve turner, locating equipment, leak detection equipment, computer/laptop, calculator, two-way radio, and telephone.
• Software technology used may include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Time Management Software (TMS), and Geographic Information System (GIS); Other software may be applied.

The City of Racine is an Equal 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

City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance

• 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.

• Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.

• CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan

• Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage

• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High - Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee's Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.

• The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.

• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center

• The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance

• It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.

• Life Insurance

• City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings

• Employee may buy additional insurance - each unit is equal to your annual earnings.

• Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.

• Cost depends on age and annual salary

• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available - maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month

• Pension

• Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.

• Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.

• Vacation

• Less than 4 years of continuous service - 96 hours

• At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service - 136

• At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176

• At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216

• At least 21 years of continuous service - 256

• You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.

• During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee's start date.

• Holidays

• 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating

• Sick Leave

• Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.

• Casual Days

• You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.

• You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.

• Dental Insurance

• MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.

• Vision Insurance

• Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• Flexible Spending Plans

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.

• The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.

• Short Term Disability Policy

• Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.

• 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.

• Employee Assistance Program

• The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.

• Parental Leave

• 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.

• Deferred Compensation

• Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.

• Supplemental Insurance

• Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction

• Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available

• Tuition Reimbursement

• $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employees total tuition cost, whichever is lower.

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• The Student Loan Repayment Program, administered by Bakertilly Vantagen, helps assist you with the financial burden of the education that you have received. Non City of Racine residents can receive up to $1,200 per year towards student loan repayments, and City of Racine residents can receive up to $2,400 per year towards student loan repayments.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call 866-706-5005.

• Wellness Incentive

• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.

• Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.

• City of Racine Residency

• City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.

• City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:

• Racine Police Association - 3% differential rate

• Local 321 Firefighter Union - 3% differential rate

• Transit Union - 2% differential rate

• You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what

• Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program

• The City of Racine Employee Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help you purchase your dream home in the City of Racine - Submission deadline for applications is August 1st, 2026.

• Racine Financial Empowerment Center

• The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free one-on-one professional financial counseling for all City of Racine employees, and residents of the City of Racine.

Additional information about the City's comprehensive benefits package can be found on the following website; Active Employees - City of Racine - Human Resources Department

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How many years of construction experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you posses a valid commercial drivers license ( CDL), if not are willing to obtain one within 6mths of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• None

Required Question

Employer City of Racine

Address 730 Washington Avenue

Room 204

Racine, Wisconsin, 53403

Phone 262-636-9175

Website https://cityofracinewi.gov