Public Works Streets & Utility Services Technician

City of Monona; Monona (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Monona is seeking a Municipal Technician to support the Street and Utilities Divisions in maintaining streets, water, sewer, and storm water systems. The role requires operating various equipment, responding to emergencies, and performing routine inspections.

Applicants should have a High school diploma or GED, a valid Wisconsin CDL or ability to obtain one within a year, and be willing to participate in on-call rotations and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Wisconsin CDL or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid driver's license required.
• On-call and overtime availability.
• Drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Experience in water/public works desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment including dump truck, loader, and street sweeper.
• Assist with painting road markings and sign installation.
• Repair and maintain streets, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Perform landscaping tasks and grass maintenance.
• Respond to after-hours snow removal emergencies.
• Repair storm water basins, manholes, and lift stations.
• Read blueprints and perform minor maintenance on pumps and valves.
• Monitor SCADA and collect water distribution samples.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for utilities.

Skills

CDL License

Valid Driver's License

Math Skills

Basic Computer Skills

SCADA Familiarity

Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA System

Excel

Word

Job description

Under the supervision and direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, the technician in this position will carry out their duties and responsibilities in the repair, maintenance and construction of City streets and the operations and maintenance of the storm water, sanitary sewer, and water utilities. The technician must be able to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to maintenance and operations of both the streets and utility divisions in the Department of Public Works. The technician must be able to operate various types of vehicles and construction equipment from light duty to heavy duty, and must be able to use a variety of hand tools and other miscellaneous equipment in their daily duties. The technician must be able to perform their duties with minimal supervision and make sound decisions in the field based on their experience and skill set.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. Regular hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. The technician must have the ability to work scheduled overtime (1 on-call week and weekend every 7 weeks, and 1 rotating holiday a year), along with unscheduled overtime for snow plowing or emergency operations.

This job will be open until filled.

The following duties and responsibilities are considered normal and essential for his position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Street Division Duties

• Operate and maintain various pieces of equipment such as dump truck, loader, excavator, tandem-axle snowplow with wing, ice control equipment, street sweeper, air compressor, mowers, utility trucks, brush chipper, paint striper, power tools, etc.
• Assist with the painting of road markings and the installation of street signs within the City.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to City streets, curb and sidewalks as needed.
• Perform landscaping tasks to include reseeding/resodding damaged grass areas, mowing grass, sweeping, raking, and tree trimming and removal.
• Participate in the snow and ice control operation. This position is required to respond to after-hours snow removal emergencies.
• Repair and maintain storm water manholes, catch basins and storm water ponds or basins.
• Set up and remove barricades, snow fences, temporary signage, and other temporary facility installations.

Utilities Division Duties

• Assist with the operations and maintenance of a groundwater distribution system, which includes the wells and booster pumps, generators, fire hydrants, water mains and services, chemical feed pumps, water towers, and pump house facilities.
• Assist with the operations and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system, which includes inspecting and maintaining the lift station pumps and pump facilities, and assisting with cleaning manholes and pump house wet wells.
• Occasionally enter confined spaces and climb water towers to perform general maintenance.
• Monitor the SCADA system for the water, sewer, and storm systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Read blue prints and schematics and perform minor maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, electrical controls, generators, vehicles and other related equipment.
• Monitor chemical feed rates and residuals, and collect water distribution samples as required by the WDNR.
• Keep daily records of the water distribution system and collection system as well as perform calculations and data entry.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation for the utilities division (one on-call week and weekend every 7 weeks and 1 rotating holiday per year).

General Duties

• Assist the Right-of-Way Coordinator with completing Diggers Hotline locates as needed.
• Adhere to OSHA standards for excavation entry, confined space entry, lock out/tag out procedures, and other workplace safety standards that may apply.
• Perform all work functions in a professional, efficient manner while maintaining the highest quality service possible and while following proper procedures for workplace safety.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned or as required.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the water or public works fields is desired, but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a valid Wisconsin CDL or the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of hire date; must maintain these licenses for the course of employment.
• When on call, must be able to arrive on site within 45 minutes of notification for all utility emergencies.
• Must pass a post-employment-offer drug screen, physical, and background check, along with random drug tests per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations for CDL drivers.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime on some weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies including, but not limited to, water main breaks, service leaks, water well and lift station alarms, storm damage response, flooding, and snow plowing.

• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Snow removal experience using a single or double axle truck with wing and front plow and spreader desirable.
• Must be able to carry a City-provided cell phone while on duty and while on call rotation.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner at all times while conducting City business.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with or ability to learn SCADA electronic control system.

Minimum Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to occasionally ascend and descend ladders. This includes climbing a ladder to the top of a water tower.
• Must be able to frequently move and position oneself to enter and work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, tunnels, and water tower.
• Must be able to occasionally position oneself to install, service, or replace equipment in tight, cramped, or small spaces, such as under a sink or behind an appliance.
• Must be able to frequently work in outdoor settings and in poor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and snow.
• Must be able to occasionally move items of 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to occasionally remain in one position for extended periods of time (for example, while operating a snow plow or leaf vacuum truck or while standing as a flagman on a job site).
• Must be able to safely operate hand tools on a daily basis.
• Must be able to operate motorized vehicles and equipment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to wear all personal protective gear when required.