Public Works Operator

Salary: $26.87 - $31.62 Hourly
Location : Public Works Facility-W130N10200 Town 9 Parkway
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Work Department
Division: Highway
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/18/2026 11:00 PM Central

Summary of Job
Operators for the Highways, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Department perform manual labor in the construction, upkeep and/or maintenance of Village buildings, parks, grounds, Village streets, storm sewers, traffic signals, equipment and other property. An Operator may use mowers, snow blowers, trucks, plows, hand tools, power tools, computer or other related equipment in the performance of assigned work. Emergencies and/or other circumstances may require working at any time of the day or night and sometimes for extended hours;

overtime may be required. Assignments are outlined by the Superintendent of Highways, Parks Buildings and Grounds, Foreman, and/or Crew Leader. Standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected for safety and economy of operation.

Pay Grade: Hourly
starting: $26.87
150-days: $29.26
1-year: $31.62
Benefits summary: Health insurance, paid sick leave, paid on-call, Wellness program, State pension (ETF), and Deferred compensation plans. See benefit tab for full description.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of buildings; heating, cooling, painting, electrical, plumbing, and rough carpentry;
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides;
• Cuts Grass in Village Parks, medians, and right of ways;
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers and performs related landscape duties;
• Operates chainsaw to remove trees and brush; prunes trees and shrubs;
• Performs repairs to road surfaces and right of ways
• Plows snow in dump truck with wing and plow, loader, and snow blower; salts Village streets, parking lots, and sidewalks. Shovels snow at Village Buildings as required;
• Erects street signs in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Has a working knowledge of traffic signals and streetlight maintenance and repair or the ability to learn;
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and skid loaders;
• Performs crack filling duties, operates power tools, and jack hammer;
• Fills out work sheets, and maintains maintenance records utilizing a computer;
• Rough grades and lutes asphalt to finish grade
• Performs masonry work in repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes
• Performs Janitorial Duties;
  Vacuums, cleans restrooms, strips/wax floors, etc.
• Picks up debris and trash in Village Parks and along Village right of ways
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge of road, parks, grounds and building maintenance procedures;
• Understanding and skill in operating equipment for required maintenance needs;
• Experience with snow plowing and/or with operating other large machinery
• Ability to repair equipment including repair to gasoline and diesel engines;
• Ability to work with the public
• Understanding of traffic signal and street lighting preferred
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience in streets and public works construction and maintenance or similar field preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one within one year of hiring.
• Ability to pass the Department of Transportation physical, drug screen and respiratory evaluation.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

The Village of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal or state law.

In compliance with state and federal law, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss…