Street and Park Operator - Entry at Village of Kimberly – Kimberly, Wisconsin

To perform duties required to provide and maintain village streets, parks, terrace trees, storm and sanitary sewers, refuse and other special collections, inspections, equipment maintenance, and general cleaning and maintenance in accordance with Village ordinances and policies. The employees will provide necessary services in a safe, timely and professional manner so as to allow for effective operations. The employees will be required to perform services as needed during scheduled working hours and after hours as necessitated by weather or factors which require immediate service or attention. Emergencies and/or other circumstances may require working at any time of the day or night and sometimes for extended hours; overtime pay may be required.

Many fundamental job duties are seasonal in nature and may include but are not limited to:
Drive light equipment (e.g. skid steer, tractors, lawn mowers, etc.).
Use of hand and power tools.
Trim trees; remove dead trees and stumps, tree and brush control, and planting new trees in accordance with Village ordinances.
Seasonal tasks including but not limited to leaf collection, snow plowing and snow removal, grass cutting and trimming, cleaning and maintaining restrooms and park areas, Winterizing and reenergizing park restroom and irrigation facilities, Install street banners & Christmas decorations, and assisting seasonal employees.
Construction, painting, and necessary repairs to equipment, buildings and property. The collection of refuse, rubbish, and recycling materials.
Preparing and maintaining ball diamonds and soccer fields. Maintaining Park playground equipment, amenities and related items. Maintain sanitary sewers and storm sewers.
Assist the water utility including emergency water breaks. Monitor lift stations.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs street and sidewalk maintenance repair of street surfaces including removal of existing concrete, patch blacktop, route and tar cracks; assist with concrete and asphalt surfaces for sidewalks, curb, gutter and driveway approaches; paint lines; install and change signs.

Education: High school education or equivalent is required. Some college, trade, or technical schooling preferred.
Experience: No experience required.
Certifications/Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tanker endorsement, within 1 year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good communication skills, basic computer skills, and a mechanical aptitude. Basic everyday living skills are needed as well as the ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions, read, write, add and subtract.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work performed is outside where hazards include traffic, dust, noise, vibrations, mechanical hazards and slippery conditions. Work is done in inclement weather such as wet and humid conditions, rain, snow, ice, and in some situations extreme cold and extreme heat. Work may be off platforms, scaffolding, ladders and bucket lift. Work may be with chemicals such as: fertilizers, pesticides, gas, oil, and cleaners. Work manholes and lift stations where fumes, gases, odors, and poor ventilation may be present.
Understands the importance of weather related and emergency responses. Routinely participates when called in for snow and ice control operations and other Village emergencies as directed and responds in a timely manner when contacted by the employer for non-scheduled work.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, extended and non-standard hours.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operation of the municipal fleet including but not limited to dump and plow trucks, leaf vacuum truck, garbage trucks, tractors, loader, aerial lift, lawn mowers (ride and push), utility vehicles, air compressor, air hammer, brush chipper, tar kettle, paint machine, hand and power tools, chain saw, shovels, brooms, rake, weed eater, and chemical sprayers. Breathing apparatus, air and gas monitors, personal protective equipment and other miscellaneous equipment. Office equipment (computer, telephone, copy machine), digital camera, camcorder, and measuring devices.