Patrol Worker

City of New Berlin; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of New Berlin is seeking a Streets Patrol Worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor and operate a range of trucks and equipment in support of municipal street and right-of-way maintenance.

You will patrol streets, repair potholes, install signs, handle traffic-control devices, respond to weather events and emergencies, and coordinate with residents and City staff while keeping detailed records.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in street maintenance, construction, landscaping, utilities, equipment operation, or related field.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A with air brake and tanker endorsements, within one year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required job-related certifications such as flagger/traffic-control training within one year.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol municipal streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, parking areas, and related public infrastructure to identify hazards, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
• Perform routine street maintenance, including pothole repair, crack sealing, asphalt patching, and pavement-marking support.
• Assist with installation, repair, and replacement of traffic signs, street-name signs, barricades, delineators, mailboxes, and related right-of-way assets.
• Operate light- and heavy-duty trucks, dump trucks, plow trucks, loaders, skid steers, tractors, street sweepers, and other assigned equipment.
• Perform snow and ice control activities, including plowing, salting, sanding, hauling snow, equipment preparation, and post-storm cleanup.
• Maintain daily activity records, equipment inspection reports, material-use records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with residents, contractors, utility representatives, and other City staff while performing assigned work.

Conocimientos

Street maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Public communication

Safety compliance

Independence/work in crew

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

CDL (Class A)

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor and equipment operation in support of municipal street, right-of-way, stormwater, and public-works maintenance activities. The Streets Patrol Worker inspects and maintains public streets and related infrastructure; responds to weather events, emergencies, and resident service requests; and operates a variety of trucks, tools, and equipment.

This position is expected to work safely, provide courteous public service, and support reliable delivery of essential municipal services throughout the community.

• Patrol municipal streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, parking areas, and related public infrastructure to identify hazards, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
• Perform routine and seasonal street maintenance, including pothole repair, crack sealing, asphalt patching, gravel placement, shoulder repair, sign maintenance, and pavement-marking support.
• Assist with installation, repair, and replacement of traffic signs, street-name signs, barricades, delineators, mailboxes, and related right-of-way assets.
• Operate light- and heavy-duty trucks, dump trucks, plow trucks, loaders, skid steers, tractors, street sweepers, and other assigned equipment.
• Perform snow and ice control activities, including plowing, salting, sanding, hauling snow, equipment preparation, and post-storm cleanup.
• Conduct routine inspection, cleaning, and minor maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and power tools; report mechanical or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with drainage and stormwater-related maintenance, including cleaning culverts, catch basins, inlets, ditches, and drainage channels, as assigned.
• Perform vegetation management and right-of-way maintenance, including brush removal, mowing, trimming, debris removal, and tree-related cleanup support.
• Set up work zones, traffic-control devices, and detours in accordance with applicable safety standards and departmental procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls, including fallen trees, roadway obstructions, flooding, storm damage, traffic-control needs, and other public-works emergencies.
• Maintain daily activity records, equipment inspection reports, material-use records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with residents, contractors, utility representatives, and other City staff while performing assigned work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of common street-maintenance methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices for roadway, construction, utility, and outdoor maintenance activities.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, maps, equipment manuals, safety procedures, and basic plans or diagrams.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently after receiving instructions and as an effective member of a crew.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain dependable attendance and respond to emergency call-ins as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in street maintenance, construction, landscaping, utilities, equipment operation, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A with air brake and tanker endorsements, within one year. A current CDL is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required job-related certifications, such as flagger/traffic-control training, within one year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Wisconsin CDL, Class A, with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• Experience operating snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, skid steers, tractors, or similar municipal or construction equipment.
• Experience with asphalt repair, concrete work, pavement marking, sign installation, or stormwater-system maintenance.
• Knowledge of work-zone traffic control practices and safe operation near vehicular traffic.
• Experience working in a municipal public works, highway, utility, or construction environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting, and handling heavy equipment and materials (minimum of 100 pounds).
• Capable of working at heights up to at least 50 feet.
• Able to withstand exposure to various weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and challenging worksite environments.
• Adequate short- and long-distance vision to safely perform tasks and operate equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to traffic, noise, dust, vibration, fumes, moving equipment, uneven terrain, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice, rain, and other adverse weather conditions. The employee may be required to work in confined areas, near water, at heights, or around hazardous materials consistent with public works operations.

Typical work hours are established by the Department of Public Works. Because street maintenance and snow-and-ice control are essential public services, this position may require overtime, shift changes, evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency call-in work, particularly during winter weather events and other emergencies.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception.