Equipment Operator I

The City of South Milwaukee is seeking energetic, positive, and reliable people who enjoy working outdoors and want to contribute to our community's safety and beauty through a variety of work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision and direction of the Street Superintendent and Street Department Leadership Team, the Equipment Operator I performs a variety of laboring work, including clearing snow and debris, tree removal and chipping, repair of roads and sidewalks, and a variety of other semi-skilled labor-intensive tasks. This position qualifies as emergency personnel as permitted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0502.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates vehicles and equipment including trucks, skid steer, lawnmower, pavement roller, concrete saw, pressure washer, brush chipper, tar kettle, and various other pieces of heavy and light equipment. Maintains equipment and performs pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment. Operates self-deposit station as assigned. Cuts grass and maintains city owned properties. Trims, cuts, removes, and plants trees. Operates wood chipper for disposal of branches and logs. Crack seals roads and alleys. Transfers waste to landfill. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to vehicles and equipment. Plows snow and salts roads in inclement weather. Sets up and maintains safe working environments within the street right of way. Maintains roads, sidewalks, and curbs and makes repairs using asphalt or concrete. Saws and removes asphalt and concrete for repair or replacement. Prepares work areas for materials, including stone, asphalt, millings, or concrete. Set forms; pours and finishes concrete; shovels and rolls asphalt. Performs general building maintenance and repairs. Performs labor intensive tasks such as shoveling, air hammer operation, and concrete excavation. Prepares records related to tasks performed. Assists other departments with repairs related to water main breaks, sewer failures, etc. Trains new regular and temporary employees. Responds to emergencies and after-hours call-in assignments. Performs storm clean up and emergency service as requested. Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance. All other related work as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Two years recent construction or commercial driving experience. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required. Must obtain valid Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle Endorsement within three months of hire date.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of safe and efficient operation and ability to operate conventional and specialized large and small vehicles and mechanical equipment typically used in a municipal public works department. Knowledge of construction and building maintenance procedures. Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards and precautions necessary in the work place. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work independently. Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, elected officials, and the general public. Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Air hammer, pneumatic tools, concrete saw, paint striper, lawn mower, common hand tools, heavy equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; climb, balance, bend, twist and reach; feel, see, hear, and talk; push, pull, grasp, carry, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, controls, and machinery; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to various shop gases and fumes; exposure to various shop acids and cleaners; exposure to load shop related noises. Must be able to withstand exposure to inclement weather and loud noises.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference check; job related tests may be required. All applicants may be required to submit to medical examination prior to appointment, consistent with the requirements of the position. Background check of local, state, or federal authorities will be conducted for all applicants. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

RESIDENCY

The residency requirement for all emergency city employees shall be as permitted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0502. This is a General Employee position, governed by the General Employee rules and regulations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As outlined in the annual Salary Ordinance.

DISCLAIMER

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. This is an "at will" position, and no language found in this posting should be interpreted in any way to create an employment contract of any type. The City of South Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of South Milwaukee does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, political affiliation, or the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other non-merit factor. Minority applicants and Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.