Maintenance Worker - Streets, Sanitation, and Sewer

Maintenance Worker

The Department of Public Works provides quality development and maintenance of streets, sanitation, and parks for the City of Sheboygan and its residents. The Department of Public Works (DPW) facilitates safe and efficient delivery of essential goods and services, provides clean and beautiful public spaces that maximize the natural environment, and enhances the overall quality of life of residents. DPW strives to deliver professional, quality public service with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Maintenance Worker is an entry level position for DPW to expose and develop skills. Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled, skilled, and specialized labor including complex physical and mechanical tasks. Responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of trucks, equipment, and facilities (including parks) deemed necessary by the supervisor for the successful operation of the department. Employees must be available for emergency work 24 / 7 (i.e. for snow and / or storm activity). It is imperative job duties are performed with respect, integrity, objectivity and in the best interest of the City. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of infrastructure and various activities under the authority of the Department of Public Works.
• Operates related equipment such as tractors, street sweeper, front-end loader, sewer jet & TV truck, roller, concrete saw, chipper, pumps, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, and drives all CDL level trucks in order to perform work deemed necessary.
• Collects garbage, refuse and trash and operates collection equipment.
• Performs safe and effective operation of plow trucks and wings and related snow and ice removal equipment and hauls sand, gravel, dirt, snow, salt, garbage, yard waste, materials and equipment deemed necessary.
• Participates in the inspection and maintenance of all storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes, culverts, other drainage related areas, and other public works projects.
• Performs landscaping, grounds maintenance and set-up at parks, cemetery and other public places.
• Cleans and maintains public area grounds and equipment.
• Assists in tree planting, trimming, and removal and park activities.
• Keeps accurate records and makes reports regarding duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Qualifications & Skills

The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Work for Us?

At the City of Sheboygan, we believe in taking care of our employees. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :