Public Works Crew Person

City of Neenah; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee health clinic

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The City of Neenah is seeking a Public Works Crewman to collect and dispose of refuse and recyclables, and perform a variety of roadway maintenance tasks. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of heavy manual work experience, with a valid Wisconsin CDL or eligibility to obtain one within six months.

Starting pay is $23.86 per hour, with $26.25 per hour for candidates with at least two years of public works experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• One or more years of heavy manual work experience.
• Ability to obtain or hold a Wisconsin CDL with B, C, D and Class N (tanker) endorsements within 6 months, or obtain a Class B CDL learner's permit prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates automated collection trucks for refuse and recycling.
• Performs manual collection of household and yard waste.
• Operates vehicles, heavy machinery, and equipment for street-related tasks.
• Hauls garbage, recyclables, gravel, and snow.
• Maintains streets, sidewalks, sewers, gutters, and lift stations.
• Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles and facilities.

Skills

Heavy manual work

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Neenah Mission: “We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”

City Of Neenah Core Values

• Pursue Growth-Individual development positively influences the community.
• Encourage Innovation-Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
• Cultivate Collaborative Relationships-Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
• Engage with Our Community-Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

Position Overview

The Public Works Crewman position is responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing garbage, trash, and recyclable materials. The position is also responsible for a variety of roadway maintenance and public works construction tasks. The Public Works Crewperson will be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Public Works Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent, or the Fleet Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates automated collection trucks for refuse and recycling.
• Performs manual collection of household and yard waste.
• Operates vehicles, heavy machinery, and equipment for street-related tasks.
• Hauls various materials, including garbage, recyclables, gravel, and snow.
• Operates snow and ice removal equipment; applies salt and de-icers.
• Maintains streets, sidewalks, sewers, gutters, and lift stations.
• Cleans and maintains detention pond fountains and aerators.
• Performs forestry tasks, including pruning, removal, and planting.
• Repairs streets through patching, crack filling, and sealcoating.
• Maintains landscaping, including mowing and weed control.
• Pours and finishes concrete for pavement, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Installs decorative banners and flags.
• Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles and facilities.
• Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, citizens, and vendors.
• Maintains punctual, predictable attendance and works overtime as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma
• Experience: One or more years heavy manual work experience
• Other: A good driving record. Requires a valid State of Wisconsin CDL with B, C, D and Class N (tanker) endorsement or the ability to earn one within 6 months of hire. If you do not have a valid CDL, candidates must have a Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit before hire. This can be obtained at a local DMV after passing the required knowledge test.

Salary And Benefits

• Starting Pay: $23.86 per hour Starting Pay: $26.25 per hour for candidates with at least two years of experience working for another public works department.
• The City of Neenah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Free employee clinic

The City of Neenah offers the following benefits to employees classified as Full-Time or Permanent Part-Time working 30 hours or more per week.

Employee Health Clinic

Benefit eligible employees (Those working 30 or more hours per week) have access to the City's employee clinic free of charge.

Dependents up to age 26 who are on the City's health plan may also use the employee clinic at no cost. Those dependents not on the City's health plan may access the clinic but are required to pay a $40 co-pay.

Medical

The City offers medical insurance through UMR. To better understand the network, you can visit umr.com and search for UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network.

Wellness Benefit

Covered employees and spouses who participate in their annual wellness screening receive up to $400 annually into a Health Reimbursement Account on a pre-tax basis. This benefit can be used for medical expenses such as deductibles and co-pays.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

Eligible employees may elect to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) plan. The FSA plan allows employees to have payroll deducted pre-tax and kept in an account that the employee may use for certain medical, dental, or vision costs not covered by insurance, or for dependent care, or for independent health premiums.

Dental

The City uses Delta Dental as it’s dental provider. Employees pay 10% of the overall premium.

This benefit includes a $1500 annual orthodontic allowance for each covered member on the plan.

Vision

The City uses Delta as it’s Vision provider. The Employee pays 100% of this premium.

Ancillary Benefits

The City offers ancillary benefits to offset health care costs. These benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

Each of the available benefits offer an additional wellness benefit.

Income Continuation Insurance

As a WRS eligible employee, we participate in Income Continuation Insurance through the State of Wisconsin. Employees who are disabled due to a personal medical event may receive monetary benefits similar to a short-term disability program. Some provisions apply.

Life Insurance

The City provides WRS eligible employees with basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee’s annual salary at no cost to them.

Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Rates are based on age and salary as determined by the carrier.

Wisconsin Retirement System

The City of Neenah participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System. All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The City of Neenah pays the employer portion, and each eligible employee is responsible for the employee portion.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Neenah has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is offered at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-free until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. The City does not contribute to these plans.

Time Away from Work

• The City of Neenah offers several paid time off benefits to include: vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, funeral leave and jury duty leave.

Supplemental Information

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Description is available in further detail at:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs