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Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Maintenance Utility Worker is responsible for overseeing material process operations and coordinating maintenance tasks to ensure completion. Duties of this position include, care and cleaning of floors, restocking supplies around the facility, removal and proper disposal of waste, receiving and stocking inventory.

Responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area. Communicates with supervisor his/her daily activities, anomalies in work areas, and unsafe conditions

Major Job Duties/Accountability:

• Operates hand and powered forklift trucks to transport materials, machine parts, scrap, etc. on company premises

• Includes both inside and outside work involving lubrication, plumbing, painting, some carpentry, and limited sheet metal fabrication

• Responsible for proper documentation of stock location and transportation of material

• Performs sweeping, cleaning and chip hauling duties in assigned plant areas

• Truck refuse and recyclables to disposal areas

• Works with the Environmental & Safety manager to support and maintain the hazardous waste storage area and transports hazardous waste to and from the waste storage area and dock area

• Empty recyclable (plastic and cardboard) and refuse containers throughout the manufacturing facility

• Weigh and record weights of recyclables in computer system and load recyclable truck as needed

• Break down cardboard and operate cardboard bailing equipment

• Responsible for miscellaneous other assignments such as washing windows, walls, machines, maintain requisition supplies, change light bulbs and shovel snow, and grounds keeping when required.

• Utilize maintenance management software to get work assignments and record labor

Qualifications:

• No previous experience required

• High School degree required

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable

• Ability to work independently with little supervision

• Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with staff

• Basic math skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English

Working Conditions:

•  Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial