Operator I (Night Sweeper)

City of Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The City of Green Bay Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an Operator I (Night Sweeper) to operate a street sweeper or flusher on designated routes, sidewalk equipment in snow and ice control, and other street equipment.

Work schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (40 hours per week), with summer hours of 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Three day weekends are provided during summer. Residency is not required, but response to call-ins within 30 minutes may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or related experience desirable.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates street sweeper or flusher, sidewalk equipment and all other equipment as required.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment, including refueling, greasing, washing and minor repairs; reports mechanical difficulties.
• Changes gutter brooms and assists mechanic with main brooms.
• Trains employees as assigned.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Computer basic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

The City of Green Bay Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an Operator I (Night Sweeper) to operate a street sweeper or flusher on designated routes, sidewalk equipment in snow and ice control, and other street equipment.

Work Schedule

Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (40 hours per week).

Summer Hours!!: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Three day weekends during the summer!!

No residency requirement, however Public Works employees are required to respond to call-ins within 30 minutes.

The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premium incentives and other benefits.

At the City of Green Bay we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome LGBTQ+, women, and minority candidates to apply.

Examples of Duties

• Operates street sweeper or flusher, sidewalk equipment and all other equipment as required.
• Responsible for and performs daily maintenance on equipment, including refueling, greasing, washing and minor repairs. Makes changeovers on equipment as required. Reports all mechanical difficulties to the Motor Equipment Section immediately.
• Changes gutter brooms and helps mechanic with the main brooms.
• Trains employees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or related experience desirable.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and safety precautions of street equipment.
• Ability to operate a sweeper, flusher, and other related equipment. Ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to follow oral and written orders. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping.
• Ability to reach and climb.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

View more information about the City of Green Bay's benefit package.