Public Works Tech: Outdoor Streets & Forestry

City of Oak Creek; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay for special events

Additional time off for special events

Job summary

The City of Oak Creek is seeking a Public Works Operator to support Streets and Forestry maintenance operations. The role is outdoor-focused, with opportunities for overtime pay and flexible event-support hours in the Drexel Town Square area.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and a CDL with B, C, and D endorsements (or obtain within 18 months). Prior municipal public works or related private-sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in a municipal public works department or related construction experience in the private sector.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator's license required.
• Must have (or obtain within 18 months of hire) a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including B, C and D endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles and equipment associated with Department functions, such as: brush chipper, tar kettle, hot asphalt patcher, line painter, chain saws, pole saw, pruning equipment, and various sizes of dump trucks.
• Digs, excavates, and performs work with hand tools as needed.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights, in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Drives and operates snowplows with wing plow and salt spreader during snow and ice control operations.
• Works on asphalt patching and paving crews operating trucks, shovels, rakes, lutes, and associated equipment in the repairing of streets.
• Drive and operate refuse packer, work on the collection crew in the loading of refuse, brush, appliances, and other materials.
• Works on sign crew maintaining and installing traffic signs, operates paint striper, and various associated functions in the painting and marking of City streets.
• Performs routine inspection, cleaning, preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Responds in a timely manner (15 - 30 minutes) to assist with snow/ice operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Timely response

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (B, C, D endorsements)

Wisconsin driver’s license

Job description

The City of Oak Creek is seeking a Public Works Operator to support Streets and Forestry maintenance operations. The role is outdoor-focused, with opportunities for overtime pay and flexible event-support hours in the Drexel Town Square area.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and a CDL with B, C, and D endorsements (or obtain within 18 months). Prior municipal public works or related private-sector experience is preferred.