Seasonal Public Works - Operations

Salary: $15.61 Hourly
Location : Janesville, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Benefits Earning Potential: $0.00

Objective & Relationships
CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".
OBJECTIVE:
Under the direct supervision of the VOM Supervisor, this position assists in the maintenance and repair of streets, stormwater infrastructure, public and private weed and tree cutting , and traffic management. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for various infrastructure maintenance related tasks.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports directly to the Operations Supervisor and indirectly to Operations Crew Leaders.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assisting with maintenance and repair activities, including:

• Traffic management (traffic signs, painting, detours & barricades);
• Public and private weed and tree cutting;
• Street maintenance and repair;
• Public right-of-way maintenance;
• Storm water system maintenance and repair.

Safely operates City trucks, vehicles, and equipment on and off the public roadways.

Reports to supervisor daily assignments completed, work activities, and records.

Reports any incident, problem, or question to appropriate supervisor.

Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.

All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Minimum education and experience required to perform essential duties of the position.

18 years of age or older is required.

Valid state-issued driver's license at time of hire is required.

COMPETENCIES
For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
Skills:

Exceptional communication skills, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.

Intermediate level of technical proficiency skills, including computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office.

Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Abilities:

Ability to work independently.

Ability to follow verbal or written direction/instruction to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to interact/respond to citizen inquires or guide them to the appropriate service.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times; address resident and customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.

Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.

Behaviors:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.

Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.

Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.

Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.

Work with the public in a fair and…