Light Equipment Operator - Street Division

Light Equipment Operator

Be part of the crew that keeps everything moving. Join the City of Superior's team as a Light Equipment Operator. Driver License/Endorsement Requirement:
Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of application. The City will assist with training to upgrade to a Class A license, if interested. Starting Wage: $23.90 base starting wage for Light Equipment Operator. Opportunities to work in higher paying positions. Medium Equipment Operator wages start at $26.13 and Heavy Equipment Operators start at $28.36.

You must have a class A CDL license to work as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Work Location:

City Garage 2301 Hill Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and as needed otherwise for overtime callouts. (40 hours/week).

Benefits:
The City of Superior offers a comprehensive benefit package. See BENEFITS tab for more information!

General Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Haul materials, supplies, equipment, and trailers using a truck with GVWR over 26,000 pounds requiring the possession of a Class B CDL.
• Perform tasks in relation to asphalt operations by way of patching, hauling asphalt, flagging, and other miscellaneous labor activities.
• Remove snow from city lots, paths, sidewalks, and streets/alleys using a pickup truck with a plow or a dump truck with a plow and wing.
• Respond to emergency and overtime call outs as required, performing necessary activities and referring questions or problems to the Working Foreman or Supervisor.
• Operate a variety of equipment, as required.
• Perform tasks related to traffic control by way of driving/operating an arrow board truck, and/or a dump truck with a trailer attenuator.
• Refer construction or assignment related problems to Working Foreman for resolution.
• Complete daily logs, work orders, inspection reports, surveys and other records or reports as required, providing complete documentation of necessary information.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Refer problems and citizen complaints to the supervisor or division manager for resolution.
• Assist in the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of structures and pipes.
• Transport equipment, construction supplies, and materials.
• Fuel, clean, grease, maintain, and inspect trucks and equipment.
• Operate a scissor lift or forklift with proper training.
• Perform fall and spring cleanup operations by way of removing brush, refuse, and rakings from city streets and alleys.
• Erect and maintain erosion control devices.
• Maintain and clean facilities.
• Assist Maintenance and Construction Division as required.
• Assist with tasks in relation to concrete operations by way of forming, pouring and repairing.
• Operate a jackhammer.
• Construct and maintain fences and signs.
• Assist Engineer Technicians as required.
• Assist in demolition site activities.
• Assist in the dispersal of garbage receptacles.
• Assist in recycling activities.
• Collect and dispose litter and windblown material.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Road maintenance and construction procedures, materials, and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing light equipment operator tasks.

• Operate multi-purpose motorized equipment in a thorough, effective and efficient manner.
• Use and care for tools and equipment used in general maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
• Keep records for billing purposes.

• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Work under adverse weather conditions.
• Safely lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Education & Experience Requirements Any combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying for this position would be through:

• Equivalent to high school graduation or possession of GED certification six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.
• Six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.

Requires Operation of multi-purpose light equipment. Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License. Parks and Recreation and Street and ESD Collection Unit employees must in addition maintain a tanker endorsement to drive tankers. No residency requirement. Must pass a background investigation as required by U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Must pass medical examination as required for the occupation unit including a lifting capacity test.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to drug/alcohol testing as prescribed by U.S. Department of…