Laborer (Hourly)

General Description

The Madison Water Utility is hiring an hourly Laborer for the 2025 Fall season. This position will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch water meters. The work involves removing and installing residential and commercial/multi-family water meters and endpoints. Assist in disassembling, cleaning, and testing water meters in the shop. Work also includes reading water and sewer meters and recording the amount of consumption. Under the general supervision of the Meter Operations Unit Supervisor, this position will work under the direction of the Field Service Representative Leadworker.

The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $18.03 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.

Regular work hours will fall between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. While it is anticipated that this position will be scheduled for 40 hours per week, work hours for hourly positions are not guaranteed.

Following the initial round of hiring, applicants who are not selected will remain active on the eligible list and may be referred to any City department/division as vacancies occur throughout the next six (6) months.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Meter Installation and Maintenance

• Visit customers at their residence or workplace and act as a representative of the Madison Water Utility. Answer questions or refer customers to appropriate contact.
• Perform field service orders using computerized maintenance software.
• Remove and/or install new residential and commercial/multi-family meters.
• Identify high/low reading and tampers/cut cables with diagnostic tools using mobile devices.
• Inspect and identify bad valves or other plumbing components and document.
• Check meter and valves for leaks.

Endpoint Installation/Maintenance

• Install and program endpoints for a positive displacement or solid state meters.
• Perform routine validation checks for meter-endpoint performance and system communication. Identify issues and document.

Meter Reading/Testing

• Perform mobile Automated Meter Reading (AMR) collection of meter readings missing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) reads.
• Perform field reading with mobile devices for final reads and any non-reporting endpoints/meters.
• Contact Madison Water Utility customers and attempt to perform or schedule needed service work.
• Assist in shop testing meters and related equipment. Assist in rebuilding and repairing meters and equipment.

Cross Connection Control

• Implement and remain current on technical requirements of cross control program.
• Perform cross connection control inspections for residential customers.

Perform other related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants will be considered for this position. Depending on the number of applications received, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors.  Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to physically access water meters on private property. 
• Ability to travel throughout the City of Madison. This will involve extended periods of time driving a vehicle and operating a hand-held reading device. 
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a variety of weather conditions, including snow, sleet, rain, and possibly slippery conditions.