Operator - Operations

City of Janesville is seeking a

Operator (Operations)

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community every day?

Do you take pride in keeping roads safe, clean, and well-maintained for everyone who travels them?

Are you a hands-on problem-solver who thrives on repairing streets, operating heavy equipment, and improving the infrastructure that keeps your city moving?

Join our Operations Division team as an Operator and help make a significant impact on our city. In this role, you'll operate a variety of equipment used to construct, maintain, and repair the City's streets and alleys, public right-of-way, storm water system infrastructure, and sidewalks. You'll also be responsible for snow and ice removal, and handle other severe weather operations.

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This Is More Than a Job-Here's Why It's Worth It:

Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly impact the quality of life for residents by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.

Diverse Projects: No two days are ever the same - you will work on maintenance and construction of public infrastructure including roadways, stormwater systems, and more.

Collaborative Team: You will belong to a passionate, experienced group of professionals who value innovation and teamwork.

Professional Growth: You will have access to training and certifications throughout your career.

Community Focus: You'll be part of a city that values its maintenance crews and recognizes the essential role they play in keeping public spaces safe, functional, and aligned with the city's long-term goals.

What qualifications are necessary for the role?

To perform the essential duties of the position, the minimum education and experience required includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one (1) years of experience in equipment operation, general construction, or applicable trade is required.
• Possession of a valid state-issued Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, or ability to obtain such license within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid state-issued driver's license at time of hire is required.

What is the typical schedule?

A typical work schedule is 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. On occasion, deepening on the season, work maybe a varied schedule including nights and weekends; ability and willingness to respond to situations twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, including participation in snow and ice removal operations, other severe weather operations, and other Public Works operations as directed is required for this position.

What is the pay?

The starting annual salary for this position is $43,577 ($20.95 per hour); this is a non-exempt position. This position is also eligible for annual economic adjustments and performance-based adjustments, as approved by the City Council.

Are there other benefits?

Absolutely! Besides being an exceptional community for living and/or working, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Vacation: You will receive a prorated amount of 15 days - based upon the number of full months work to year end. On January 1 of the following year, you will receive the full 15 days.
• Floating Holidays: You will receive a prorated amount of 3 days - based upon the number of full months worked to year end. On January 1 of the following year, you will receive the full 3 days.
• Holidays: CoJ is closed for eight (8) holidays each year.
• Sick: You will earn 8 hours of sick time each full month worked.

Insurance: CoJ offers several insurance options, to fit your own personal needs!

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options,
• Life Insurance: CoJ pays the basic premium for your life insurance; there are additional options you can enroll is as well.
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.
• Retirement: Notably, the City of Janesville is part of the Wisconsin Retirement System, recognized as one of the nation's best-funded and best-managed public pension systems, ranking as the 8th largest in the United States. For 2025, both the employer and employee contribute 6.95%, totaling 13.9% of earnings contributed each paycheck.

What else do I need to know?

If you're interested in applying for this position, visit the CoJ's Jobs Website or go directly to www.janesvillewi.gov and look for the "Jobs" section located in the top right corner of the website.

The City of Janesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.