Public Works Support Specialist

Location: Bayfield

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: PW10037
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Public Works Support Specialist
LOCATION: All Red Cliff Tribal Buildings
WAGE: $20.00-$25.00/DOQ, plus benefits
SUPERVISOR: Public Works Administrator/Administrative Coordinator
THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION
JOB SUMMARY: This is an adaptable position that covers various positions within the Public Works Division as needed. The position will include driving Transit buses, school buses, Road's equipment, and assisting the Facilities Management Department and Water and Sewer Department as deemed necessary by Administration. This position regularly scheduled workday will follow the established policies for the Red Cliff Band's "Work Week".

Schedules requiring working early hours, nights, weekends and holidays or as weather dictates will need to follow procedures identified in the employee handbook.

Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transit Duties:

• Operates transit vehicles.
• Follows policies and procedures set forth by Bay Area Rural Transit.
• Perform routine and preventative equipment maintenance

Roads Department Responsibilities:

• Operates a variety of equipment for ice and snow removal.
• Performs routine and preventative transportation facilities maintenance to include road surface grading, vegetation control, traffic control device and drainage facility maintenance.

Facilities Maintenance Duties:

• Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance team, following direction and contributing to a positive work environment. The maintenance worker will be expected to collaborate with other team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively, share knowledge and expertise, and support a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Assist in maintaining all aspects of tribal properties, including grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, interior and exterior of buildings, and all department equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs, such as caulking, minor electrical repairs (e.g., replacing switches, fuses), unplugging sinks and toilets, faucet repair and replacement, wall preparation/patching, painting, and appliance repair.
• Report any physical breakdowns, damage, repairs, or liabilities related to facilities maintenance to the Supervisor. Document and respond to work orders as assigned.
• Maintain grounds throughout seasonal changes, including lawn care, landscaping, and snow/ice removal.

Water & Sewer Department Duties:

• Perform various maintenance tasks as directed by the Public Works Administrator and/or Director of Water and Sewer.
• Recording data on water and sewer pumps and maintenance schedules.
• Performance of pump, vehicle, and equipment maintenance and repair. Must be able to maintain and operate all equipment.
• Perform underground line locates and markings to standards.
• Locate and exercise valves, curb shut offs and hydrants. Mark in GPS to be used in mapping.

Public Works Duties:

• Be available for scheduled maintenance work and on call outside of normal working hours.
• Perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Eligible maintenance workers may receive cross-training to support the Public Works Division. This cross-training will help ensure that the Public Works Division has adequate staffing to handle emergencies and workload fluctuations, while also providing maintenance workers with valuable new skills and career development opportunities.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None.

Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the safe operations of vehicles, buses, and vans.

Knowledge of software systems used by BART, or ability to learn.

A foundation of knowledge in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and…