DPW Eq Op 1

DPW Equipment Operator 1

Under the direction of the Department of Public Works Foreman or his/her delegated crew leader, performs general labor work and equipment operation for all phases of services provided by the Department of Public Works.

Age: 18 years of age or older.

Work Hours:

Full – time 40 hours per week. Generally, May 15th to September 1st, 4 – 10 hour days during the work week with Monday or Friday off. The remaining calendar year, standard 8 hour – 5-day work week Monday – Friday.

Benefits:
Wisconsin Retirement Fund, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, sick, holiday and vacation days. This is a non–union, non-exempt position. Wages are determined by the Common Council on an annual basis based on performance and skill.

• Sweep streets.
• Tar and sand roads.
• Perform all required street maintenance.
• Clean and rebuild catch basins, manholes, and sanitary sewers.
• Paint striping on streets and walkways.
• Maintain storm culverts.
• Plow and remove snow.
• Shovel snow.
• Sand, salt streets and sidewalks.
• Dig trenches.
• Collect trash and recyclables.
• Cut grass.
• Repair streetlights.
• Act as flagman.
• Drive trucks.
• Operate roller, lawnmower, tractor, air compressor, stump cutter, paint striper, tree sprayer, pumps, chipper, and other related miscellaneous equipment.
• Do landscaping.
• Operate pneumatic hammer.
• Repair alleys and sidewalks.
• Plant trees and shrubs.
• Trim, cut and remove trees.
• Make concrete repairs.

• Clean and maintain all department facilities.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
• Complete any and all necessary forms following established practices.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

• Prior experience plowing snow or driving heavy equipment is desired
• Construction or building experience is desired

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A, B & N within 6 months of hire

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical & analytical computations
• Ability to perform computations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

• Ability to apply technical knowledge & interpret technical instructions/regulations.
• Deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Comprehend, follow and explain technical water distribution principles.
• Ability to understand written & oral work orders, rules and operating guidelines

• Ability to operate a computer and utilize basic software programs
• Knowledgeable and proficient at Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to follow detailed direction, work independently within scope of assignment and knowledge, and make decisions as required.
• Ability to maintain effective and pleasant communication, oral and written, and present information with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Ability to work independently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good judgment.
• Ability to be resourceful and thorough & demonstrate problem solving skills

• Dependability and ability to work well with others and to display the proper attitude toward supervision.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records
• Ability to respond to emergency work during non-working hours, work in a non-traditional work week & shift and be willing to work the hours required to respond to emergencies and storms.
• Basic mechanical ability that is required in maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Knowledge and experience in basic skills employed in a water plant

• Standing, walking and sitting.
• Stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Climbing using legs and feet, balancing, bending and twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Far vision at 20 feet or further and near vision at 20 inches or less with glasses if needed.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling objects weighing 50 to 80 pounds.
• Handling, grasping and fingering as needed to operate hydraulic controls, control objects with the hands, write, and operate switches.
• Outside workplace environment.
• Exposure to extreme cold or…