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SalarySummary of Job
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled, skilled and specialized labor including complex physical and mechanical tasks. Responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of trucks and related equipment and facilities including parks, deemed necessary by the supervisor for the successful operation of the department.
Responsibilities
- Performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of infrastructure and various activities under the authority of the Department of Public Works.
- Operates related equipment such as tractors, street sweeper, front-end loader, sewer jet & TV truck, roller, concrete saw, chipper, pumps, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, and drives all CDL level trucks in order to perform work deemed necessary.
- Performs safe and effective operation of plow trucks and wings and related snow and ice removal equipment and hauls sand, gravel, dirt, snow, salt, garbage, yard waste, materials and equipment deemed necessary.
- Participates in the inspection and maintenance of all storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes, culverts, other drainage related areas, and other public works projects.
- Performs landscaping, grounds maintenance and set-up at parks, cemetery and other public places.
- Cleans and maintains public area grounds and equipment.
- Assists in tree planting, trimming, and removal and park activities.
- Collects garbage, refuse and trash and operates collection equipment.
- Keeps accurate records, makes reports, and performs additional tasks as required by supervision when said tasks are deemed proper for the operation of the department.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or a GED Certificate recognized by the WI Department of Public Instruction.
Qualifications & Skills
- Knowledge of the proper uses and techniques for using materials, equipment and power and hand tools for ground maintenance, repair, construction and other departmental activities.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safe work practices involved in the operations of the Department of Public Works.
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements “ABCD” in good standing or the ability to obtain within three months of hire. Failure to obtain or maintain will result in termination of employment. (May be required to obtain a Class A based on Departmental needs)
- Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
- Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Wisconsin Retirement Fund Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Paid Holidays
