Salary : $124,800.00 Annually
Location : 300 LaCrosse Street, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-09
Department: Electric Utility
Opening Date: 08/26/2026

Summary of Job

Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees the daily operations, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City's electric power distribution system. Provides leadership and direction to electric utility personnel; ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric system; coordinates system construction and maintenance activities; manages materials, equipment, and inventory; and ensures compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and Public Service Commission requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, directs, and participates in the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the City's electric distribution system, including overhead and underground facilities.

• Provides first-line supervision and daily direction to electric utility employees, including assigning work, coordinating schedules, monitoring performance, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with City standards.
• Ensures employees receive appropriate training and maintain required certifications, licenses, and qualifications necessary to safely perform assigned duties.
• Establishes and implements department goals, work plans, operational priorities, and maintenance programs consistent with the needs of the Electric Utility and direction of the Public Works Director.
• Promotes and enforces safe work practices and ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, utility standards, and City policies, including the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Coordinates electrical construction and maintenance activities with contractors, developers, other City departments, utilities, and governmental agencies as necessary.
• Attends pre-construction meetings, reviews electrical plans and projects, and provides technical direction regarding the City's electric distribution system.
• Inspects and oversees electrical construction, maintenance, and repair projects to ensure work is performed safely, properly, and in accordance with applicable specifications and standards.
• Performs energized electrical work, including hot-line work from a bucket truck or through approved pole-climbing methods, in accordance with applicable safety procedures and training.
• Plans, supervises, and participates in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the City's street-lighting system.
• Plans, supervises, and conducts substation switching and operations and ensures appropriate switching procedures are followed.
• Responds to electrical outages, emergencies, and system failures; coordinates troubleshooting, repairs, and restoration of electrical service, including after-hours emergency response as required.
• Reviews utility permit applications and provides technical input regarding proposed connections, construction, relocations, and modifications to the City's electric distribution system.
• Orders, receives, organizes, and maintains materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for electric utility operations and construction; maintains appropriate inventory levels and accurate inventory records.
• Maintains accurate records related to electric utility work, materials, inventory, labor, equipment, and project costs for billing, job costing, budgeting, and regulatory reporting purposes.
• Prepares and maintains information necessary for Public Service Commission reporting and ensures electric utility records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of the Electric Utility budget, capital improvement projects, equipment purchases, and long-term system improvement plans as directed.
• Provides technical assistance and coordination for projects involving the City's water system and other municipal infrastructure when electrical expertise is required.
• Attends Public Works Committee meetings, Common Council meetings, pre-construction meetings, and other meetings as required to provide information regarding Electric Utility operations and projects.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable electrical codes, utility standards, safety regulations, Public Service Commission requirements, and industry practices; attends required training and recertification programs.
• Operates and maintains City vehicles, tools, equipment, bucket trucks, and other specialized electrical equipment and ensures such equipment is properly maintained and safely used.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Public Works Director.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience, including supervisory and/or management experience.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and CDL.
• Continuing education/training as required.
• Any combination of work experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• CPR and First Aid.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

• Standing, walking, kneeling, crouching and sitting.
• Climbing, bending, and twisting at waist.
• Reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Talking and hearing.
• Far vision (the ability to distinguish objects clearly at 20 feet or further, with glasses if needed) and near vision (the ability to distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less, with glasses if needed). Peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Night vision (the ability to operate a vehicle at night and do emergency repairs at night).
• Lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more.
• Handling and manipulating objects with hands; holding, grasping or controlling with hands.
• Working with fingers to pick, pinch or press.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computers.
• Measuring devices, hot line tools, underground line tracing equipment and electronic testing equipment.
• Hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, power tools, chains saws, shovels, brooms and cable stripping tools.
• Trucks.
• Earth moving equipment, air hammer, material handling equipment, mower, tractor, backhoe and four-wheel drive trencher.
• Aerial basket truck, digger/derrick truck and tree trimming equipment.

Vacation:
1 week after 6 months of service.
1 week after 12 months of service.
2 weeks after 2 years of service.
3 weeks after 7 years of service.
4 weeks after 10 years of service.
Years of Service at WRS agencies will be credited to the Vacation schedule.

Sick Leave:
8 hours of sick leave earned each month.

Unused sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 480 hours (12 weeks).

Paid Holidays:
Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Easter (Good Friday), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and 1 Personal Holiday.

Health Insurance:
The city participates in the Wisconsin State Health Plan. The city contributes 88% of the lowest plan rate available toward the employee's chosen health plan. The employee is responsible for the balance of the insurance premium through a payroll deduction. Under IRS Section 106, employee contributions are taken out pre-taxed. Medical co-pays are $60 for the emergency room and 20% for any durable medical equipment. The city will reimburse the employee for two ER co-pays per year and all DME co-pays.

Prescription Coverage:
Co-pays vary.

Dental Insurance:
Employees are eligible to enroll in dental insurance, however premiums are paid 100% by the employee.

AFLAC:
While providing a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan for the city, AFLAC offers supplemental cancer, accident, disability and other supplemental insurance. Premiums are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction. A Flexible Spending Account is also available under Section 105 which allows the employee to use pre-taxed dollars for out of pocket qualifying expenses.

Life Insurance:
The city participates in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. Premiums are based on the employee's age and coverage amount. Premiums are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction. Spouse and dependent life insurance is also available.

Wisconsin Retirement:
The city participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan:
The city offers a deferred compensation plan for additional retirement savings. It is administered by VOYA Financial Services and contributions are made by the employee through a payroll deduction. There is no city contribution for this program as it is a voluntary employee option.

Clothing Allowance:
Varies by department.