Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator will assist in the day to day operations of the Department of Public Works. The Village is seeking an entry level Public Works Equipment Operator. This position will primarily begin with responsibilities on the garbage and recycling routes, with additional duties supporting various other Public Works tasks as needed. Equipment Operators are responsible for solid waste collection and the performance of Public Works, Water and Sewer maintenance/improvement duties ranging from roadway maintenance to buildings, grounds and park maintenance and maintenance and repair of the water and sewer systems. This position is also responsible for operation of on and off road construction equipment, light and heavy trucks (including snow and ice control equipment) and miscellaneous construction/public works equipment. Full salary range for this position is $24.42 - $37.42 per hour, anticipated starting range will be $24.42 - $26.50 per hour.
** All Village of Greendale Public Works, Water and Sewer employees are required to reside within a 20 mile radius of the Greendale corporate limits before completion of a one-year probationary employment period.
All positions in the Village of Greendale will be filled according to the Equal Rights Act with no discrimination shown on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Solid waste collection.
• Operate equipment for snow and ice control.
• Roadway maintenance.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Perform road, waterworks or sewer construction and repair.
• General forestry work to include planting, trimming or removal of trees and/or bushes.
• Maintain accurate work reports and a daily timesheet/payroll log.
• Maintenance of turf areas such as mowing and fertilization.
• Observe work zone safety and maintenance.
• Respond to after hours call-in for winter or emergency operations.
• Observe, evaluate and report operations and field conditions to the Public Works Director.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Marginal functions include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning and maintenance of Department of Public Works Complex and Hose Tower.
• Assist other governmental agencies or Village Departments as assigned.
• Street sign installation and maintenance.
• Set-up of voting machines and polling locations for elections.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• Verifiable experience in public works, construction, water/sewer or related field.
• Confined space entry training required and provided.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Commercial Drivers License required at the time of application. Minimum Class B with air brake.
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Water Distribution Grade 1 license.
• Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.