Equipment Operator

Milwaukee Succeeds; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waukesha is seeking a capable public works assistant to operate trucks and equipment, assist in sewer maintenance, street cleaning, and seasonal snow operations. The role requires basic automotive operation knowledge, high school diploma, and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include landscape/sidewalk maintenance, inventory control, and routine reporting. Weekend/overtime hours may be required during peak seasons. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and 1–3 years of public works experience.
• Familiarity with standard automotive construction equipment and inventory control.
• Ability to use Windows-based programs and fuel reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operates several sizes of trucks and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs landscape and sidewalk maintenance and seasonal snow operations.
• Assists in sewer and street maintenance, cleaning, and repairs.
• Maintains traffic signals, street lighting, and signs.
• Performs required monthly fuel reports and inventory tasks.
• Reports for emergencies off hours, including weekends.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Tool handling

Computer use (Windows programs)

Safety awareness

Public works coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with endorsements

Job description

This position performs semi-skilled and manual work in the operation and light maintenance of light and some heavy automotive equipment in the performance of various public works construction and maintenance activities.

• Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm;
  • Seasonal/snow removal hours required during peak times, including on weekends and overnight hours.
• Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
• Tentative Start Date: TBD
• Explore the City's 2026 benefits here: City of Waukesha 2026 Benefit Guide
• Explore the City's 2027 benefits here: City of Waukesha 2027 Benefit Guide

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

• Operates several sizes of trucks.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Performs landscape terracing and sidewalk maintenance.
• Assists in sewer maintenance, cleaning and/or building.
• Assists in street sweeping, cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
• Assists in seasonal maintenance operations; snow plowing, removal and salting; brush and leaf removal, etc.
• Installs and maintains traffic signals, street lighting and directional signs.
• Works in confined spaces to accomplish public works construction and maintenance activities.
• May perform fleet maintenance; parts look‑up, purchasing, and recordkeeping.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to use computers with windows-based programs.
• Ability to report for emergencies off hours, including on weekends and overnight hours.
• Must be able to use computers with windows-based inventory programs, as well as performing monthly fuel reporting as assigned.

Requirements of Work

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and 1 - 3 years of experience in public works construction and the operation of construction equipment and machinery; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills: Materials, methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance projects. The operation of standard automotive construction equipment. Occupational hazards and the proper safety methods and procedures used to avoid or minimize risks. Inventory control and management.

Knowledge of

• Materials, methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance projects.
• The operation of standard automotive construction equipment.
• Occupational hazards and the proper safety methods and procedures used to avoid or minimize risks.
• Inventory control and management.

Ability to

• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions, and to work in confined spaces (training provided).
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.
• Perform monthly fuel reports and fuel site inspections.
• Work with computers and Microsoft based programs (excel, word, Etc.).

Skill in

• Operating all types of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Snow removal operations using plow, wing, and salter.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; CDL with A, B, C, D and (N preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire) endorsements;
• the ability to complete a pre‑employment post offer physical to include drug and alcohol screening upon hire, and random drug and alcohol screens thereafter.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate tools, vehicles and various types of construction equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may frequently be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity; dim or bright lights, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, smoke, electrical currents and heavy machinery.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Internal City applicants: please review HR Policy F2 Salary Plan and Administration regarding promotions/transfers.