Utility Worker

Job Title

This position will be posted until filled.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks assisting second shift mechanics and continuing Streets division responsibilities as needed during second shift.

Quick Facts about this Position

• Starting hourly rate of $22.78 or higher depending on related qualifications
• Shift differential for 2nd shift is $1.45/hour in addition to hourly rate
• Standard hours are 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Any work in excess of 8 hours per day is considered overtime (paid at 1 1/2 times regular rate of pay)
• Paid CDL training provided (see "Additional Information" section for details)
• Excellent benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform specific daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance duties at the Public Works facility such as sweeping/cleaning floors, removing garbage and debris, cleaning equipment and work areas, etc.
2. Assist Public Works mechanics by running for parts and assisting with repairs
3. Secure buildings, vehicles, and machinery nightly
4. Assist Police Department with accidents and road closures. Set out and collect road signs when needed
5. Wash and grease equipment
6. Push up piles at Yard Waste site
7. Plow parking lot and keep all doors free of snow in winter
8. Street sweeping as needed
9. Monitor weather and respond to deteriorating road conditions as needed

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform related work as required or assigned by the management staff
• Back up for snow plowing city streets in winter

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement within 9 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid State of Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement
• Experience operating a dump truck and front end loader preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely use the following equipment: leaf blower, leaf pusher, floor sweeper, brush chipper, jack hammer, and chain saw.
• Ability to safely operate single axle trucks and end loader.
• Ability to learn the safe and efficient operation of conventional and specialized vehicles and construction equipment typically used in a municipal public works department.
• Availability to be on 24 hour call to respond to emergencies. Must be able to report to job within a reasonable time in such instances.
• Ability to do manual labor which would include being able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.
• Ability to interpret a map.

Physical and Working Environment

Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 60 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.

The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.

Moderate exposure to environmental conditions that impact physical comfort such as poor ventilation and temperature extremes. May require specialized clothing or use of common personal protective equipment. Damage to clothing possible. Frequent travel within the city.

Close mental and visual attention is continuously required. Moderate physical demands typically found in trades work with moderate exposure to workplace hazards. Requires regular lifting, bending, twisting, turning, and use of power equipment.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

CDL TRAINING INFORMATION: The City of Wausau will make arrangements for the Employee's enrollment in the CDL training program and ensure that all necessary payments are made directly to the training institution. The City of Wausau will directly cover the full cost of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program, including tuition, materials, and testing, as provided by an accredited training institution. As a condition of receiving this benefit, Employee agrees to comply with the following terms and conditions:

1. Participate in the CDL training program, adhere to the program's requirements, and diligently complete all necessary coursework, training, and examinations.
2. Take and successfully pass the Theory Training Assessment with a minimum 80% and participate in Behind-the-wheel Training to demonstrate proficiency sufficient to pass the State administered CDL skills test.
3. Successfully pass the State administered CDL skills test and obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL with no restrictions.

The City of Wausau will compensate regular wages for the class and test time. Any study time spent outside of class will not be compensable. Further, Employee agrees to remain actively employed with the City of Wausau for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the date of receipt of the certification. Should Employee fail to obtain the Class A CDL or Class B CDL, voluntarily terminate employment with The City of Wausau prior to the thirty-six (36) month date referenced in item E above or be discharged for cause prior to the thirty-six (36) month date referenced in item E above, Employee agrees and promises to repay the cost of the course noted in item A above. Costs will be prorated at 100% from 0 to 1 year, 75% from 1 to 2 years, and 50% from 2 to 3 years. This agreement shall be canceled in its entirety upon completion of thirty-six (36) months of continued employment or in the event of death, a permanent layoff, or a permanent disability of the employee prior to the thirty-six (36) month date.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64