Equipment Operator

Description

Drive Your Career Forward – Join Our Team!

The City of West Allis is hiring a 3rd Shift Equipment Operator to keep our city moving overnight!

Are you a skilled operator who thrives behind the controls of front-end loaders and other heavy equipment? Do you enjoy working with a wide range of machinery and tackling challenging, hands-on assignments that keep a city running? If so, the 3rd Shift Equipment Operator position with the City of West Allis is your chance to take the wheel on a stable, rewarding career with excellent benefits, paid training, and plenty of room to grow.

Join a team where your expertise makes a real impact—keeping streets clear, operations smooth, and our community safe, all while working with state-of-the-art equipment in a role that values your skills and dedication.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery, including:
  • Trucks and tandem vehicles
  • Large rubber-tired end loaders
  • Street sweepers
  • Snow blowers for front-end loaders
  • Dickey-John salt spreading systems
  • Refuse and recycling packers
• Assist with snow removal operations, including applying salt and sand.
• Perform routine manual labor related to equipment operation, construction, maintenance, and service activities.
• Maintain accurate work records and compile related reports.
• Work in various weather conditions, including temperature extremes, odors, noise, and dust.

What You’ll Bring

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
• Comfort using technology and willingness to learn new equipment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
• Availability for Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of recent experience operating front-end loaders.
• Ability to learn and operate specialized municipal equipment (street sweepers, snow removal equipment).
• Valid Wisconsin CDL (Class B or C with air brakes).
• Ability to obtain a Tanker (N) endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Good driving record per City policy.

Physical Job Demands :

Possess the physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to, the ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, climb, twist, stoop, crawl, stretch, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, enter and exit City truck and equipment, etc.

Possess the physical capacity to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time (physical requirements are dependent upon work assigned) including but not limited to, the duties generalized listed below:

Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions including but not limited to temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, electrical current, vehicular traffic and/or dust.

Why Work for Us

As you take care of our city, we’ll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:

• Health & Wellness:
  • City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).
  • FREE dental insurance.
  • FREE life insurance.
  • FREE long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement:
  • Participate in Wisconsin’s Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.
• Generous Time Off:
  • Up to 25 days annually to start.
  • Holiday pay (up to 9 days).
• Professional Growth:
  • Paid training – we invest in our employees!
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
• Financial Perks:
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Federal loan forgiveness.
  • Annual salary increases.
• Culture & Extras:
  • Paid employee recognition programs.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Employee events.
  • And more!

Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) – both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program.

*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.