Light Equipment Operator - Street Division

“Be part of the crew that keeps everything moving.” Join the City of Superior's team as a Light Equipment Operator.

Driver License/Endorsement Requirement: Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License AT TIME OF APPLICATION. The City will assist with training to upgrade to a Class A license, if interested.

Starting Wage: $23.90 base starting wage for Light Equipment Operator. Opportunities to work in higher paying positions. Medium Equipment Operator wages start at $26.13 and Heavy Equipment Operators start at $28.36. You must have a class A CDL license to work as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Work Location: City Garage 2301 Hill Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and as needed otherwise for overtime callouts. (40 hours/week).

Please apply on our government site here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi

Purpose & Overview

Performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labor as well as skilled work of a varied nature in the operation of motorized equipment categorized as light equipment; does related work as required.

General Responsibilities

1. Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Haul materials, supplies, equipment, and trailers using a truck with GVWR over 26,000 pounds requiring the possession of a Class B CDL.
3. Perform tasks in relation to asphalt operations by way of patching, hauling asphalt, flagging, and other miscellaneous labor activities.
4. Remove snow from city lots, paths, sidewalks, and streets/alleys using a pickup truck with a plow or a dump truck with a plow and wing
5. Respond to emergency and overtime call outs as required, performing necessary activities and referring questions or problems to the Working Foreman or Supervisor.
6. Operate a variety of equipment, as required.
7. Perform tasks related to traffic control by way of driving/operating an arrow board truck, and/or a dump truck with a trailer attenuator.
8. Refer construction or assignment related problems to Working Foreman for resolution.
9. Complete daily logs, work orders, inspection reports, surveys and other records or reports as required, providing complete documentation of necessary information.
10. Use a variety of hand and power tools,
11. Refer problems and citizen complaints to the supervisor or division manager for resolution.
12. Assist in the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of structures and pipes.
13. Transport equipment, construction supplies, and materials.
14. Fuel, clean, grease, maintain, and inspect trucks and equipment.
15. Operate a scissor lift or forklift with proper training.
16. Perform fall and spring cleanup operations by way off removing brush, refuse, and rakings from city streets and alleys.
17. Erect and maintain erosion control devices.
18. Maintain and clean facilities.
19. Assist Maintenance and Construction Division as required.
20. Assist with tasks in relation to concrete operations by way of forming, pouring and repairing.
21. Operate a jackhammer.
22. Construct and maintain fences and signs.
23. Assist Engineer Technicians as required.
24. Assist in demolition site activities.
25. Assist in the dispersal of garbage receptacles.
26. Assist in recycling activities.
27. Collect and dispose litter and windblown material.
28. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Road maintenance and construction procedures, materials, and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing light equipment operator tasks.

Skills

• Operate multi-purpose motorized equipment in a thorough, effective and efficient manner.
• Use and care for tools and equipment used in general maintenance, construction and repair work..
• Make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
• Keep records for billing purposes.

Ability

• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Work under adverse weather conditions.
• Safely lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Education & Experience Requirements

Any combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying for this position would be through:

• Equivalent to high school graduation or possession of GED certification six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.
• Six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.

Requires
Operation of multi-purpose light equipment.
Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
No residency requirement.
Must pass a background investigation as required by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Must pass medical examination as required for the occupation unit including a lifting capacity test.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to drug/alcohol testing as prescribed by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.90 - $29.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person