What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator I - DPW position at City of Appleton?
Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members. You’ll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities. You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work. And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers. Come join our team—you belong here! The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in Public Works. Applicants should have experience in equipment operation, refuse collection and snow plowing operations. Work will include general labor in all areas of Public Works including construction, garbage collection, equipment operation, forestry, snow & ice control, and maintenance of utilities. Applicants must have the ability to deal effectively with the public.
Essential Job Functions
• Drives refuse trucks on designated refuse collection routes and disposes of collected refuse.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance, cleaning, and repair.• Assembles and delivers containers.
• Grinds brush and yard waste material.
• Hauls gravel, leaves, snow sand, etc. to and from work site or designated area.
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works other shifts, overtime and extra hours as required.
Other Job Functions
• Drives a variety of City vehicles including Vac All, all classes of dump trucks, holder, loaders, skidster, patch machines, crack filler, router, compressor, rollers, flushers, snow plows with wing and performs associated work tasks.
• Plows and hauls snow.
• Salts streets and sidewalks.
• Performs street patching and repairing.
• Assists with asphalt paving, concrete repair, and other street maintenance & construction
• Performs miscellaneous painting, sand blasting and other maintenance tasks.
• Performs any and all duties of Laborer and Operator I & II.
Qualifications
Employees must live within a twenty-five-mile radius or reasonably be able to respond to an emergency and report within thirty minutes. A commercial driver’s license with air brakes and trailer endorsements along with a good driving record are required.
Hours are Monday – Friday 6:30AM – 2:30 PM.Competencies
Customer Focus
Adaptability/Flexibility
Technical Skills
Communication
Positive Attitude
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Salary : $25 - $30
