DPW Eq Op 1

Job Title: DPW Equipment Operator 1
Department: Department of Public Works
Exempt: No
Reports To: DPW Superintendent
Date: March 2026
Under the direction of the Department of Public Works Foreman or his/her delegated crew leader, performs general labor work and equipment operation for all phases of services provided by the Department of Public Works.

Age

18 years of age or older.

Work Hours

Full – time 40 hours per week.

Generally, May 15th to September 1st, 4 – 10 hour days during the work week with Monday or Friday off. The remaining calendar year, standard 8 hour – 5-day work week Monday – Friday.

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement Fund, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, sick, holiday and vacation days. This is a non–union, non-exempt position. Wages are determined by the Common Council on an annual basis based on performance and skill.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Right of Way

• Sweep streets.
• Tar and sand roads.
• Perform all required street maintenance.
• Clean and rebuild catch basins, manholes, and sanitary sewers.
• Paint striping on streets and walkways.
• Maintain storm culverts.
• Plow and remove snow.
• Shovel snow.
• Sand, salt streets and sidewalks.
• Dig trenches.
• Collect trash and recyclables.
• Cut grass.
• Repair streetlights.
• Act as flagman.
• Drive trucks.
• Operate roller, lawnmower, tractor, air compressor, stump cutter, paint striper, tree sprayer, pumps, chipper, and other related miscellaneous equipment.
• Do landscaping.
• Operate pneumatic hammer.
• Repair alleys and sidewalks.
• Plant trees and shrubs.
• Trim, cut and remove trees.
• Make concrete repairs.

Other Operations

• Clean and maintain all department facilities.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
• Complete any and all necessary forms following established practices.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Prior experience plowing snow or driving heavy equipment is desired
• Construction or building experience is desired

Education and Certifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A, B & N within 6 months of hire

Mathematical

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical & analytical computations
• Ability to perform computations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Technical

• Ability to apply technical knowledge & interpret technical instructions/regulations.
• Deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Comprehend, follow and explain technical water distribution principles.
• Ability to understand written & oral work orders, rules and operating guidelines

Computer

• Ability to operate a computer and utilize basic software programs
• Knowledgeable and proficient at Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

General

• Ability to follow detailed direction, work independently within scope of assignment and knowledge, and make decisions as required.
• Ability to maintain effective and pleasant communication, oral and written, and present information with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Ability to work independently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good

judgment.

• Ability to be resourceful and thorough & demonstrate problem solving skills

• Dependability and ability to work well with others and to display the proper attitude toward supervision.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records
• Ability to respond to emergency work during non-working hours, work in a non-traditional work week & shift and be willing to work the hours required to respond to emergencies and storms.
• Basic mechanical ability that is required in maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Knowledge and experience in basic skills employed in a water plant

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing, walking and sitting.
• Stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Climbing using legs and feet, balancing, bending and twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Far vision at 20 feet or further and near vision at 20 inches or less with glasses if needed.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling objects weighing 50 to 80 pounds.
• Handling, grasping and fingering as needed to operate hydraulic controls, control objects with the hands, write, and operate switches.
• Outside workplace environment.
• Exposure to extreme cold or heat in addition to normal temperature changes.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to loud noise and vibration from the operation of tools and machinery.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, burns, heights and fast-moving vehicles.
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust, and poor ventilation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Equipment Used

• Calculator, telephone, and copy machine.
• Automobile, truck and other motorized equipment.
• Measuring devices.
• Hand tools, power tools, chain saws, shovels, pick axes, and brooms.
• Heavy equipment including but not limited to tractors, paver, cement mixer, air hammer, mower, snowplow, backhoe, Vac-All, Hi-Ranger, front-end loader, paint striper, air compressor, roller, chipper, sweeper, concrete saw, etc.
• Confined space entry equipment.
• First aid equipment.
• Breathing apparatus, steel tip shoes, and hearing and eye protection.