Public Works Technician

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

Located along the western shore of Lake Michigan, Oak Creek is in the midst of a development boom and is one of the fastest growing cities in southeastern Wisconsin. In two decades, the City’s population grew over 25 percent, and substantial growth and development is projected into the future. Adding vibrancy and a sense of place to the community, the City’s Drexel Town Square features a modern mixed-use development anchored by a civic center plaza, City Hall, and Library facility. The City’s elected leadership strategically invests in Oak Creek’s future as demonstrated by projects already underway.

The Department of Public Works is divided into four distinct yet collaborative Divisions. The Public Works Divisions include Streets, Parks & Open Space, Forestry, and Street Lighting. This position may assist in any of these areas but will primarily be focused on Streets and Forestry maintenance operations.

The hours for this position are as follows: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on-call for snow/ice operations and other emergencies, as needed. Occasional evening and Saturday hours are available for special events in Drexel Town Square, Abendschein Park, and Lake Vista Park.

This position is a great opportunity to work predominantly outdoors, with the ability to earn overtime pay or additional time off for working special events.

• 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.

• 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. Loss of license and/or endorsement may be cause for termination.

Job Description

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit Job Descriptions | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov).