DPW Maintenance Worker Operator II Position Open. City of Lake Geneva WI
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled trades work in a typical Public Works environment including but not limited to; fleet maintenance and repair, operating light and heavy equipment, snow plowing, buildings and grounds, parks duties, manual labor and related work as apparent or assigned in all weather conditions. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Foreman. Due to the tourist nature of the City, maintenance staff are required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. The City does not enjoy separate departments under DPW therefore all maintenance workers are required to work at all positions to include but not limited to; streets, parks, buildings and grounds, cemeteries, forestry, lakefront, and storm water. Extreme early start times are typical year-round. (12:00am-5:00am) On-call status for inclement weather and/or emergencies as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have an exemplary employment history, be punctual, mechanically inclined, able to perform or learn the duties of the position, have minimum 5 years experience in a construction, maintenance or landscaping setting, snow plowing experience in a municipal or commercial environment, valid drivers license in good standing and possess or be able to possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement within 90 days of employment. The City may train the candidate it believes most benefits the Department. The hourly wage for this position is $25.78/hr without Class B CDL, and $27.85/hr with Class B CDL with Air Brake. Benefits package including pension, health, eye, dental, and life insurance. Overtime rate applies over 40hrs/week. The selected candidate will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
Applications are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, to the office of HR Specialist Ms. Sandi Peklo, 626 Geneva St., Lake Geneva WI, 53147. Late applications will not be accepted, the City is not responsible for late or misdirected mail and/or cartage, therefor hand delivery is recommended. Resumes, if any, must be accompanied by a completed official City application. Please mark ‘Full Time DPW’ on application. Public Works employees for the City of Lake Geneva must live within a 1-hour response time of the shop.
The City of Lake Geneva does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Qualified minorities and bi-lingual individuals are encouraged to apply
Applications can be obtained on the City website www.cityoflakegeneva.gov or by CL mail relay.