NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Utility Maintenance Foreman
Rhinelander, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $73K/yrNEOGOV is looking for a Utility Maintenance Foreman to oversee the operation and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater utility systems. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, supervising department employees, and ensuring compliance with necessary regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate ongoing department operation activities with the Director of Public Works routinely to provide information necessary for purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, for regulatory reporting, and for ongoing budgetary considerations
Coordinating with contractors, developers and other agencies for issues dealing with utility systems or utility right-of-way issues
Accustomed to normally encountered situations in the operations, construction and maintenance of utility systems
Accustomed to proper procedures for laying water, sanitary and storm sewer main and preparing and making joints of various types, drilling and tapping mains and installing any of the appurtenant parts of the water distribution system and sewer collection system
Accustomed to procedures for installing, testing and repairing water meters
Proficient in the use of electrical and other equipment used for thawing frozen portions of the water and sanitary sewer systems
Maintain driver’s license required for daily travel throughout the city
Maintain appropriate levels of DNR certification for water (Grade 1, Class G,D)
Assist with hiring of full-time and temporary utility department employees as directed by the Director of Public Works
Coordinate and network with other City Departments and Committees to ensure productive cooperation and communication to enhance City operations. This may require attendance at after-hour City meetings
Supervise daily activities of Utility Department employees to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the water distribution system, wastewater and stormwater collection systems
Supervise and coordinate necessary utility department employee response required for after-hour emergencies
Coordinate maintenance items with employee vacation or time off requests
Deal with customers’ complaints and/or concerns in a timely reasonable manner
Qualification
Required
Maintain driver's license required for daily travel throughout the city
Maintain appropriate levels of DNR certification for water (Grade 1, Class G,D)
Must have or be willing to obtain certain DNR Grade certifications within 1 year of start date
Management of employees and budgeting experience
Must be willing to work outside in unpleasant conditions
Must be able to lift 70 pounds
Must have good communication and documentation skills
Benefits
Vacation/9 Paid Holidays/3 Floating Holidays
Sick Time - Credit Earned at 8 hours each month employed
Employee Assistance Program
YMCA corporate membership
Aspirus Signature Health Plan (HDHP $5,000/$10,000) w/ HRA $3,000/$6,000 w/HSA
Aspirus Signature Health Plan (HDHP $5,000/$10,000) w/HSA
Aspirus Broad Network Health Plan Options also available
Delta Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
ID Shield
Legal Shield
Wisconsin Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Options
Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Options
Income Continuation Insurance
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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