Public Works Operator

Operators for the Highways, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Department perform manual labor in the construction, upkeep and/or maintenance of Village buildings, parks, grounds, Village streets, storm sewers, traffic signals, equipment and other property. An Operator may use mowers, snow blowers, trucks, plows, hand tools, power tools, computer or other related equipment in the performance of assigned work. Emergencies and/or other circumstances may require working at any time of the day or night and sometimes for extended hours; overtime may be required. Assignments are outlined by the Superintendent of Highways, Parks Buildings and Grounds, Foreman, and/or Crew Leader. Standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected for safety and economy of operation.

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of buildings; heating, cooling, painting, electrical, plumbing, and rough carpentry;
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides;
• Cuts Grass in Village Parks, medians, and right of ways;
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers and performs related landscape duties;
• Operates chainsaw to remove trees and brush; prunes trees and shrubs;
• Performs repairs to road surfaces and right of ways
• Plows snow in dump truck with wing and plow, loader, and snow blower; salts Village streets, parking lots, and sidewalks. Shovels snow at Village Buildings as required;
• Erects street signs in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Has a working knowledge of traffic signals and streetlight maintenance and repair or the ability to learn;
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and skid loaders;
• Performs crack filling duties, operates power tools, and jack hammer;
• Fills out work sheets, and maintains maintenance records utilizing a computer;
• Rough grades and lutes asphalt to finish grade
• Performs masonry work in repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes
• Performs Janitorial Duties; Vacuums, cleans restrooms, strips/wax floors, etc.
• Picks up debris and trash in Village Parks and along Village right of ways
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of road, parks, grounds and building maintenance procedures;
• Understanding and skill in operating equipment for required maintenance needs;
• Experience with snow plowing and/or with operating other large machinery
• Ability to repair equipment including repair to gasoline and diesel engines;
• Ability to work with the public
• Understanding of traffic signal and street lighting preferred
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience in streets and public works construction and maintenance or similar field preferred, but not required.

• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain one within one year of hiring.
• Ability to pass the Department of Transportation physical, drug screen and respiratory evaluation.