EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!
The City of Superior is currently seeking applications for a full-time benefited Equipment Operator in the Environmental Services Division - Collection System Operations.
Driver License/Endorsement Requirement: Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of hire. In addition, ESD Collections employees must obtain and maintain a tanker endorsement.Starting Wage: $23.90 base wage Light Equipment Operator. Opportunities to work in higher paying positions. Medium Equipment Operator starting wage is $26.13 per hour and Heavy Equipment Operator starting wage is $28.36. A class A CDL is required to perform Heavy Equipment Operator work.
Work Location: Environmental Services Division, 51 E. 1st Street, Superior, WI 54880
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and as needed otherwise (40 hours/week).
Benefits: Health/Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, WI Retirement System, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, 11 Paid Holidays. Paid time off available on day 1!Other Benefit Options Include: Deferred Compensation-457 plan, Roth 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Benefits, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Hospital Plan, and Term Life, Employee Assistance Program, Superior Municipal Employees Credit Union Membership.
The City of Superior has a well-being committee in place to build a culture that supports all areas of well-being for employees. The City of Superior Wellness Committee is committed to connecting employees with resources for healthy living, including mental, physical, and emotional services.
The City of Superior has a labor-management committee that meets monthly to develop and maintain a productive relationship with employees, improve communication with employees, and contribute ideas openly to create a better and safe work environment.
Purpose and Overview
Employees in this class work in various divisions in Public Works performing a variety of tasks involving manual labor as well as in the operation of multi-purpose equipment requiring a degree of skill, especially in working grades and in operating equipment efficiently and safely. Employees in this class are trained to operate the full range of light equipment but may be assigned to operate specific equipment for their assignment. Standard procedures are followed and the work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation by a supervisor. The Light Equipment Operator differs from the higher class of Medium Equipment Operator based upon the equipment operated, although a Light Equipment Operator may train to operate higher rated equipment. Employee is paid at a higher wage rate when working in a higher job class.
General Responsibilities
1. Assist in repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of structure and pipes.
2. Assist in jetting/vactoring operations.
3. Assist in steaming/ice removal of culverts and drains.
4. Operate trailer mounted pumps and a trailer mounted pressure washer.
5. Operate a jackhammer.
6. Operate a variety of equipment, as required.
7. Use a variety of hand and power tools.
8. Fuel, clean, grease, maintain, and inspect trucks and equipment.
9. Erect and maintain erosion control devices.
10. Haul materials, supplies, equipment, and trailers using a truck with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds requiring the possession of a Class B CDL.
11. Perform general inspections of collection system as required.
12. Assist Engineer Technicians as required.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.
14. Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
15. Observe safety precautions to prevent accidents to crews and equipment.
16. Perform confined space entry with training and utilizing all related safety equipment.
17. Complete daily logs, work orders, inspection reports, surveys and other records or reports as required providing complete documentation of necessary information.
18. Respond to emergency and overtime call outs as required, performing necessary activities and referring questions or problems to the Working Foreman or Supervisor.
19. Refer problems and citizen complaints to the supervisor or division manager for resolution.
20. Refer construction or assignment related problems to Working Foreman for resolution.
Employment Standards:
Working knowledge of:
- Road maintenance and construction procedures, materials, and equipment.
- Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing light equipment operator tasks.
Ability to:
- Operate multi-purpose motorized equipment in a thorough, effective and efficient manner.
- Use and care for tools and equipment used in the general maintenance, construction and repair work.
- Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work in adverse weather conditions.
- Safely lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
- Perform the physical requirements of the position.
Requirements:
Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Equivalent to high school graduation or possession of GED certification and six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.
Special Requirements:
Skills Test Requirement: Operation of multi-purpose light equipment.
Driver License Requirement: Must obtain and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire date. ESD Collection Unit employees must in addition maintain a tanker endorsement to drive tankers.
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement.
Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation as required by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass medical examination as required for the occupation unit including a lifting capacity test.
Drug/Alcohol Testing Requirement: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to drug/alcohol testing as prescribed by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
- Work is performed generally outdoors and in potentially poor weather conditions.
- Work reporting location is dependent on division assigned.
- Potential exposures include all hazards common in road construction and maintenance environments including dust, loud sounds, traffic, and uncomfortable heat or cold.
- Candidates must be able to climb, stand, stoop, and lift up to 60 pounds.
- Work is generally performed on weekdays during normal working hours, however Light Equipment Operators are required to respond and work after hours, on-call.
