Public Works Operator - Village of Germantown, WI : Job Details

Salary : $54,267.20 AnnuallyLocation : Public Works Facility-W130N10200 Town 9 ParkwayJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400017Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 06/13/2024Summary of Job Join Our Team and Help Maintain a Beautiful Community!Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can make a tangible impact? We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team at our brand-new Public Works Facility this fall! Bring your skills and dedication to help us enhance and maintain our vibrant community.As a Public Works Operator, you will have the unique opportunity to work across four key divisions: Highways, Parks, Buildings, and Grounds. Your role will be essential in ensuring our village remains a beautiful and functional place to live and work.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual labor and maintenance of Village buildings, parks, grounds, streets, storm sewers, traffic signals, equipment, and other properties.
• Operate various equipment including mowers, snow blowers, trucks, plows, hand tools, power tools, computers, and related equipment.
• Uphold high standards of safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Working Hours:

• December through April: 7 AM - 3 PM
• April through December: 6 AM - 2 PM
• Enjoy your summer afternoons with our flexible working schedule!

Availability:

• Be prepared to respond to emergencies and other circumstances at any time, including nights and extended hours. Overtime may be required.

Supervision:

• Receive assignments from the Superintendent of Highways, Parks, Buildings, and Grounds, Foreman, or Crew Leader.
• Follow standard procedures and ensure all work is inspected for safety and efficiency.

Compensation:

• Competitive starting hourly rate.
• Increase to $28.41 per hour after a 150-day probationary period.
• Increase to $30.70 per hour after one year, plus any cost of living adjustments approved by the board for 2025.

Join us in our mission to maintain a beautiful and thriving community. Apply today and be a part of a dedicated team at our new state-of-the-art facility. We look forward to your application!Apply Now!Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of buildings; heating, cooling, painting, electrical, plumbing, and rough carpentry;
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides;
• Cuts Grass in Village Parks, medians, and right of ways;
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers and performs related landscape duties;
• Operates chainsaw to remove trees and brush; prunes trees and shrubs;
• Performs repairs to road surfaces and right of ways
• Plows snow in dump truck with wing and plow, loader, and snow blower; salts Village streets, parking lots, and sidewalks. Shovels snow at Village Buildings as required;
• Erects street signs in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Has a working knowledge of traffic signals and streetlight maintenance and repair or the ability to learn;
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and skid loaders;
• Performs crack filling duties, operates power tools, and jack hammer;
• Fills out work sheets, and maintains maintenance records utilizing a computer;
• Rough grades and lutes asphalt to finish grade
• Performs masonry work in repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes
• Performs Janitorial Duties; Vacuums, cleans restrooms, strips/wax floors, etc.
• Picks up debris and trash in Village Parks and along Village right of ways
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge of road, parks, grounds and building maintenance procedures;
• Understanding and skill in operating equipment for required maintenance needs;
• Experience with snow plowing and/or with operating other large machinery
• Ability to repair equipment including repair to gasoline and diesel engines;
• Ability to work with the public
• Understanding of traffic signal and street lighting preferred
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience in streets and public works construction and maintenance or similar field preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one within one year of hiring.
• Ability to pass the Department of Transportation physical, drug screen and respiratory evaluation.

Culture of Learning & DevelopmentThe Village of Germantown is committed to future investment by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with the Village of Germantown, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and interests by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities
• Professional Association membership dues paid by the Village

Employer Paid Leave

• Holidays :11 paid Holidays per year.
• Sick Days :12 days/year, effective the first full month of employment (max 150 days).
• Bereavement: 3 days
• Paid Vacation: Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment and are eligible to use it as you earn it.

Vacation hours Accrual RateRecreation DiscountsEmployees are given discounts for our Park & Recreation Programs as well as discount to our Kids Klub childcare.Wellness Program The Village of Germantown's Go365 wellness incentive program automatically integrates members' activity data from connections to apps, devices, gyms, studios and more so members can earn Points no matter how they're exercising. Employees earn wellness rewards for taking care of their everyday health-from completing fun activities and Challenges to regular dental exams and wellness checkups.Employee Assistance ProgramThe EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.Health InsuranceUnited Medical Resources (UMR) through United Health Care. Effective on the first day! Employees have a 12% premium share with wellness participation or 25% premium share if they choose to not participate in the wellness program.

• Gold Plan - Deductible: $1,000 Single; $2,000 Family
  • Premium - $120.64/month Single; $289.55/month Family
• Silver Plan - High Deductible Health Plan with HSA contribution*
  • Deductible: $2,500 Single; $5,000 Family
  • Premium $103.20/month Single; $247.69/month Family
  • *HSA Village Contribution - $1,250/year Single (quarterly); $2,500/year Family (quarterly).

Dental Insurance$1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible.Life InsuranceEmployer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 3 times the employee's annual salary.Long Term/Short Term Disability InsuranceThe Village of Germantown offers a Short Term Disability plan through ETF to any regular employee that works at least 24 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by ETF and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 75% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days.Supplemental BenefitsAccident Insurance and Vision InsuranceRetirementWisconsin Retirement System pension program participation with Employee Share 6.5% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.Flexible Spending Plan Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits)Pay Periods/Direct DepositVillage employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Monday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the Village requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.01 Do you already have a CDL?

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