Career Opportunities

The Village of Sussex is hiring a full-time Water Operator. The Village operates and maintains five wells, a booster station, four water storage facilities and about 65 miles of water main. Water utility work includes water plant maintenance, lab work, distribution system maintenance, water meter installation and more. Water Operators are part of the Public Works Department, which is responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including street maintenance, stormwater utility, wastewater utility, and special projects. All Public Works Employees are expected to assist in all the identified areas; however, the majority of time for this position will be spent working for the water utility.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position include experience in water plant operations, lab work, as well as equipment and system maintenance. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Municipal waterworks operator certification in Groundwater and Distribution is preferred.  The successful candidate must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License as well as a Class B CDL with airbrakes or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Once training is complete, the candidate will join the nine week on-call rotation. This will consist of responding to after hour emergencies and weekend duties. This candidate must also be available in the winter season for snow plowing. The successful candidate will live within 45 minutes of the Village of Sussex. 

Wage:

The starting hourly rate range is $26.56 - $33.24, with actual rate of pay dependent on experience and qualifications. Sussex has an excellent benefits package, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, a deferred compensation match, a strong commitment to professional development, and a family friendly work environment.  

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a completed employment application, resume, and letter of interest online using the link below. A first review of applications will take place on April 30, 2026. The position is open until filled.

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About Sussex:

The Village of Sussex, WI (population 12,162) is a growing suburb in Waukesha County located 19 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee. Sussex offers an outstanding quality of life, embracing family-friendly living, a premier school district, quality parks, low crime rates, and economic vitality.  The Village’s family friendly workplace emphasizes professional development and high touch customer service. The 2025 equalized tax base was nearly $2.58 billion, with considerable growth underway, and continued growth expected for the next decade.

The Village of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.