Equipment Operator I

City of South Milwaukee•South Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of South Milwaukee is seeking an energetic, positive, and reliable person who enjoys outdoor work and contributing to the community’s safety and appearance. Under general supervision and direction of the Street Superintendent and Street Department Leadership Team, the Equipment Operator I performs varied laboring and semi-skilled tasks, including snow and debris removal, tree work, road and sidewalk repairs, and operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. This position qualifies as emergency personnel as permitted by Wisconsin Statute 66.0502.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent construction or commercial driving experience.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle Endorsement within three months of hire.
Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of 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 workplace safety hazards and necessary precautions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other city employees, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds and working outdoors in inclement weather and around loud noises.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles and equipment such as trucks, skid steers, lawnmowers, pavement rollers, concrete saws, pressure washers, brush chippers, tar kettles, and other heavy and light equipment.
Maintain equipment and perform pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment.
Operate the self-deposit station as assigned.
Cut grass and maintain city-owned properties.
Trim, cut, remove, and plant trees; operate a wood chipper to dispose of branches and logs.
Crack-seal roads and alleys and transfer waste to the landfill.
Clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments and repairs to vehicles and equipment.
Plow snow and salt roads in inclement weather.
Set up and maintain safe work environments within the street right-of-way.
Maintain and repair roads, sidewalks, and curbs using asphalt or concrete; saw and remove asphalt and concrete for repair or replacement.
Prepare work areas and materials, including stone, asphalt, millings, and concrete; set forms, pour and finish concrete, and shovel and roll asphalt.
Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
Perform labor-intensive work, including shoveling, operating an air hammer, and concrete excavation.
Prepare records related to work performed.
Assist other departments with repairs related to water main breaks, sewer failures, and similar issues.
Train new regular and temporary employees.
Respond to emergencies, after-hours call-in assignments, storm cleanup, and other emergency service requests.
Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Perform other related work as required.