DPW Maintenance Worker

Summary of Job

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

To perform repairs and maintenance on Village owned roads, parks and facilities and to safely operate various types of machinery and equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position. The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.

• Perform Snow Removal and De-icing Operations throughout the Village, including after hour as required.
• Safely operate various Public Works vehicles and light and heavy-duty construction and power equipment.
• Maintain and repair road-side ditches, waterways, and storm water infrastructure such as culverts and inlets.
• Perform general road maintenance including but not limited hot/cold mix asphalt patching, saw cutting pavement, repairing guard rails, clearing and grubbing vegetation, and joint filling.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment and assist with repairs on vehicles as needed.
• Operate line striping equipment for road centerlines, edge lines, and cross walk applications.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices and street signage.
• Ability to read grade and line stakes set by others.
• Safely and lawfully operate a motor vehicle in all Wisconsin weather conditions, under exigent circumstances, and with due regard for the public, coworkers, and Village property interests.
• Respond to after hour emergencies as assigned such as snow plowing, ice control, flood mitigation, storm damage, and more.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in the operation of machinery, tools and equipment used in road construction.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability may be acceptable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally.
• Work cooperatively with Village employees and the public.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License required, Class A preferred.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:

Village of Caledonia contributes 85% of Health Insurance premiums, 50% of premium costs for Dental family or single coverage for full-time employees, and no contribution to Vision insurance (effective on the first of the month following a full calendar month of employment), subject to annual approval by the Village Board.

Holidays: 10 paid holidays / 2 Floating Holidays

Vacation:

• Completed Calendar Years of Paid Vacation

  Of Employment Awarded on January 1st

  0-1 Year Proration of 10 days (80 hours)

  1 year 10 days

  2-4 years 15 days (120 hours)

  5-9 years 20 days (160 hours)

  10-15 23 days (184 hours)

  16+ years 25 days (200 hours)

Education:

With the advance approval of Village Administration, the Village will reimburse an employee for up to 100% of the cost of tuition, books, and testing charges relating to approved educational, courses, or certificate programs up to $2,000 per calendar year.

Retirement Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) upon hire and meeting WRS eligibility requirements.

• Wisconsin Retirement System: WRS contribution rates are set annually by WRS, employee and employer contributions to this plan are required. 2025 rates are as follows:
  • General Employees: 6.95% Employer Contribution, 6.95% Employee Contribution
  • Protective Employees: 14.95% Employer Contribution; 6.95% Employee Contribution
• Deferred Compensation: Village of Caledonia currently makes available to its employees, on a voluntary basis, participation in a deferred compensation plan. Under this plan, each employee may, on a tax-deferred basis, contribute up to 15% (with a maximum annual contribution established by the IRS) of gross earnings. Village provides no contributions to this plan.

Life Insurance:

The Village provides a basic term life insurance policy (subject to annual approval by the Village Board). The amount of term insurance provided depends upon the employee's annual salary. Additional units of life insurance may be purchased by the employee.

Disability Insurance:

Short- and long-term disability coverage is available to employees through payroll deduction at the employee's cost.

Sick Leave: 1 day per month for each completed month of employment, with a maximum accrued carry-over of 190 days.