DPW Crewperson

City-of-Oconomowoc,-W; Okauchee Lake (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oconomowoc is seeking a DPW Crewperson to maintain streets, grounds, and public facilities. You will operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment, perform snow removal, and assist with sewer and street projects as part of a team.

CDL is preferred, with potential to obtain within six months. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of construction or related experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret instructions for equipment operation.
• Knowledge of safe operation of municipal equipment and tools.
• General maintenance and repair knowledge for city assets.
• Experience reading blueprints, specifications, or plans.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain small and large municipal equipment.
• Perform snow plowing, salting, and ice control.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on city vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair city buildings and facilities.
• Assist in sewer/storm water projects and landscape work.
• Respond to call-ins after hours for emergencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years construction/maintenance experience

Job description

DPW Crewperson Wanted! Join the team that keeps our streets and infrastructure running strong!

Our DPW Crewperson positions play a key role in everyday public works operations, including street maintenance, mowing, street sweeping, plowing, and other essential community services. Strong practical skills, reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team are critical. Construction or heavy equipment experience is helpful, but not required. Concrete and asphalt work a plus. A CDL is preferred, and applicants without one may be considered if they have strong related abilities, proven work history, and can obtain a CDL within a specified timeframe.

Compensation

Starting pay ranges from $27.25 to $31.14 per hour, depending on experience. Experienced DPW crew members can earn up to $35.03 per hour.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily maintenance, upkeep, and operations of City streets, grounds, open spaces, public areas, buildings and properties for the Department of Public Works. Work is performed under the general supervision of the DPW Supervisor and DPW Foreman.a. Operates small equipment such as hand tools, power tools, air hammers, chain saws, sprayers, weed whackers and trimmers, electric and hydraulic tools and equipment. Operates large and heavy equipment such as grader, front loader, street sweeper, stump grinder, all tractors including all attachments, sewer cleaning equipment, weed transport barge, and all other equipment requiring a certain degree of skill in their operation.
b. Operates snow removal equipment and salting for ice control. Plow snow, haul snow, shovel snow, and salting duties.
c. Make minor adjustments and repairs as directed on all City equipment. Check assigned equipment for safety, brakes, lights, oil, tires, etc.
d. Maintain, repair, and general upkeep of City buildings and facilities including cleaning, painting, and janitorial assignments.
e. Construction and repair of streets, alleys, and sidewalks including patching streets, street crack sealing, and related asphalt and concrete repairs.
f. Manhole and catch basin repair. May dig out storm and sanitary sewer manholes, assist in rebuilding and pipe replacing, and any other miscellaneous sewer system problems. Assist with the Jetting Truck.
g. Aquatic plant and lake management activities to include installing piers, maintaining and removing piers, maintaining lake buoys, lake weed removal and disposal, maintaining shorelines and river waterways.
h. Perform or assist with manual work in maintenance and construction or carpentry repairs.
i. Refuse collection, animal pick up, and kennel maintenance.
j. Landscaping and terrace work.
k. May be assigned as group leader and instruct other employees on equipment operations.
l. Responsible for adherence to safety rules and regulations. Observe and comply with all required safety precautions to avoid accidents or property damage in the operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment.
m. Be able to work from oral and written instructions, maintain required records such as time sheets, material slips, etc., and prepare reports when necessary.
n. May also act as inspector when new storm or sanitary sewer lines are installed.
o. Respond to call ins and report to work after hours and on weekends on short notice for snowplowing, emergency work, and etc.
p. Perform other Municipal related work as directed. May perform less skilled assignments when necessary and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of construction, maintenance, or related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Possess (desired at hire) or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.
• Employee must be able to report to work.
• Must be able to respond to call-ins, work overtime, and report to work with little or advanced notice if required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities and to perform general maintenance and repairs to City streets, grounds, open spaces, public areas, buildings and properties.
• Knowledge of sound principles and practices in the safe and effective operation of specialized and motorized equipment including lawn mowers, trucks, tractors, and other maintenance and construction equipment used in snow removal and improvements of grounds and road facilities.
• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude of and familiarity with the maintenance, lubrication, and repair of such equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in the building trades such as plumbing, welding, electricity, carpentry, masonry, painting, and etc.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations for motorized maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of all applicable safety practices, procedures, hazards, precautions, and regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions including the ability to read instructions for operation of equipment and use of supplies, labels of chemical supplies, and to determine quantity and quality of application of chemicals and set calibration of equipment for application.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, plans, schematics.
• Ability to perform tasks on a regular basis which require frequent standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, squatting and carrying.
• Ability to perform duties with varying heights.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, weather and working conditions.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees and to effectively communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to lead the work of others.