DPW Maintenance Worker

Village-of-Caledonia,-W; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Caledonia is seeking a Public Works Operator to perform repairs and maintenance on village roads, parks, and facilities and to safely operate a variety of machinery. Duties include snow removal, road patching, ditch maintenance, and installing traffic signs.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred); experience with road machinery; ability to read grade and line stakes; strong communication and teamwork; able to respond to after-hours

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating machinery/tools used in road construction preferred.
• Any equivalent training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Snow Removal and De-icing Operations.
• Safely operate Public Works vehicles and construction equipment.
• Maintain and repair ditches, waterways, and storm water infrastructure.
• General road maintenance including patching, saw cutting, guard rails, vegetation, joint filling.
• Minor mechanical repairs on equipment and assist with vehicle repairs.
• Operate line striping equipment for centerlines and crosswalks.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices and street signage.
• Read grade and line stakes set by others.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Snow removal

Operate heavy equipment

CDL B

Road maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Reading grade stakes

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

To perform repairs and maintenance on Village owned roads, parks and facilities and to safely operate various types of machinery and equipment. The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position. The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.

• Perform Snow Removal and De-icing Operations throughout the Village, including after hour as required.
• Safely operate various Public Works vehicles and light and heavy-duty construction and power equipment.
• Maintain and repair road-side ditches, waterways, and storm water infrastructure such as culverts and inlets.
• Perform general road maintenance including but not limited hot/cold mix asphalt patching, saw cutting pavement, repairing guard rails, clearing and grubbing vegetation, and joint filling.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment and assist with repairs on vehicles as needed.
• Operate line striping equipment for road centerlines, edge lines, and cross walk applications.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices and street signage.
• Ability to read grade and line stakes set by others.
• Safely and lawfully operate a motor vehicle in all Wisconsin weather conditions, under exigent circumstances, and with due regard for the public, coworkers, and Village property interests.
• Respond to after hour emergencies as assigned such as snow plowing, ice control, flood mitigation, storm damage, and more.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in the operation of machinery, tools and equipment used in road construction.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability may be acceptable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally.
• Work cooperatively with Village employees and the public.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License required, Class A preferred.