DPW Streets Maintenance Worker I - Wauwatosa
20 hours ago
Job description
The City of Wauwatosa is more than an employer – it's a community. The City of Wauwatosa is a progressive, full-service municipal organization. Be a part of a team that strives to find new and better ways to improve our residents' experiences.
The City of Wauwatosa is seeking applicants who can perform heavy and semi-skilled labor related to DPW operations to maintain highways, municipal roads, sidewalks, alleys and sewers, parks, forestry, and water operations; operates a variety of tools and heavy equipment.
We currently have a first and a third shift opening available.
The work hours for first shift are Monday - Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm.
The Work Hours For Third Shift Are
Sunday 11a-9p
Monday 9p – Tuesday 7a
Tuesday 9p – Wednesday 7a
Wednesday 9p – Thursday 7a
The starting salary for this position is $ $30.03 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Third shift employees receive a $1.00/hour alternate shift stipend in addition to a $ alternative shift differential pay. Further increases to the top of the range, $34.55, will be based on performance post hire.
This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a workplace health clinic, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid time off, a pension plan, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service.
Click on the benefits tab to learn about what other great things we have to offer.The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.
Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Operates a wide variety of large municipal vehicles and other heavy construction/maintenance equipment, such as front-end loader, backhoe, street sweepers, automated and rear-loading packers, prentice loader, pavement saw, asphalt roller, sewer cleaners including vacuum equipment, articulated tractors and CDL snow plowing and anti-icing equipment.
Perform public works functions such as full depth concrete street repairs including excavation, form setting, pouring and finishing; sidewalk, driveway and curb repairs; full depth asphalt repairs; pothole and skin patching; street sweeping; sanitary and storm sewer cleaning; refuse collection, structure inspection and rebuilding and fence repairs.
Perform heavy manual labor or semi-skilled labor outdoors regardless of weather.Report for overtime work as assigned during public works emergencies.
Perform salting, plowing, snow removal, pumping, or storm debris collection outside of the normal work hours.
Maintain parks facilities:
buildings, grounds and athletic fields
Performs maintenance and janitorial work at parks and city facilities.
Other public works duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two years' experience in the performance of heavy manual or semi-skilled tasks and operation of heavy or medium duty trucks preferred.
Prior experience in trade work (such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing custodial work, building maintenance, or masonry) strongly preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, And Other RequirementsA valid Wisconsin driver's license.
Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of employment. That time frame may be extended depending on the availability of internal training resources.
Wisconsin Class B CDL preferred at time of hire.
Additional Information
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.
Ability to meet physical demands of consistently lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently, and occasionally 80 pounds. Must be able to push/pull a cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to apply proper construction and maintenance/repair methods or practices utilized in municipal public works environment.
Must be available for periodic call-ins during emergency situations.
In evaluating candidates for this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Must possess the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time outdoors in variable weather conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
The employee is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb into a truck many times per day.
The employee must consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
The employee must be able to push and/or pull a cart weighing up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the physical ability to operate all required equipment and perform work in confined spaces.Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
The employees must be able to work long consecutive hours as required by the nature of the emergency when needed.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Similar jobs
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