The City of Red Wing Public Works has 3 Maintenance Worker Openings Currently:

Our Waste Campus Division has 2 openings for CDL drivers to join the team! Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license. One opening is in the Material Recovery Facility and the other is within the Refuse and Recycling. These are safety sensitive and critical workforce positions. The Solid Waste Division provides management and support services for the collection and disposal of garbage and recyclable materials for the residents, commercial and industrial users, and institutions in the City of Red Wing. Monday to Friday work schedule to provide work-life balance. Starting pay is $24.44/hr. Eligible for a pay increase at 6 months, 1 year and then annually thereafter. Generous benefits package. Now is your opportunity to be a part of the team at the Waste Campus!

Our Streets Department within Public Works is hiring for a streets maintenance worker to play a vital role in keeping our streets safe and well-maintained! Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license. Work includes operation of light and heavy vehicles, stationary industrial equipment, specialized construction equipment, power equipment, and hand tools. Work may include regularly assigned duties, routes or project work. Monday to Friday work schedule to provide work-life balance. Starting pay is $24.44/hr. Eligible for a pay increase at 6 months, 1 year and then annually thereafter.. Generous benefits package. Now is your opportunity to be a part of the Streets team!

Schedule:
The Streets position the schedule is Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm.
The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) position the schedule is Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Refuse and Recycling position the schedule is Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm and Friday 6:30am to 10:30am.

Residency Requirement: Forty (40) minute driving distance of Primary Work Station.

Streets & Utilities:

• Assist with duties related to the construction and repair of city streets, water, and sewer systems and the general city infrastructure.
• Operate dump trucks with attachments, loaders, grader, tractors, skid loaders, backhoes, sidewalk sweepers, scooters, vactors and thawing equipment, and light pick-ups which are used to maintain city infrastructure and provide city services.
• Operate jackhammers, tampers, and concrete saws to repair concrete, blacktop curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• May set up forms and pour and surface cement.
• Maintain storm sewers by removing debris with vactor equipment; may enter storm sewer system as needed for maintenance.
• Haul aggregate from pit locations for use in road construction or maintenance.
• Replace or install sewer and water utility lines and valves.
• Place traffic control devices and warning cones around construction areas to protect workers and the public from temporary hazards.
• May serve as a traffic control or flag person during construction or repair projects.
• May locate utilities in advance of construction.
• May serve as leader of a pothole patching crew.
• May install traffic control and informational signs per state standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Solid Waste & Recycling:

• Learn assigned collection routes and on-call service duties; lift and dump refuse or recycling receptacles by hand or automated equipment into collection vehicles; collect solid waste & recycling from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sites and transport it to the Waste Campus.
• Drive large trucks and small motor vehicles used for refuse & recycling collection.
• May need to have licensure to operate equipment in the landfill.
• Assist crews as needed with the safe performance of duties related to the maintenance and operation of the City’s MRF and Waste Campus related activities.
• Operate rolling stock equipment used in the Solid Waste Division’s operations including: skid steer with multiple attachments, front end loader, fork lift, roll-off/transitional trucks, mobile shredder, semi-tractor & trailer, vibratory screener, aerial lift, compost turner & tractor, snow plow for snow removal, rear load refuse trucks, automated refuse & recycling trucks, split body trucks, scooters and a general knowledge of the material recovery facility’s operations.
• Operate fixed equipment within the Solid Waste Division including: ECS, magnets, trommel screen, conveyance, compactors, stationary shredders, loading docks, disk screen and baler.
• Assist in operations and maintenance projects at the Waste Campus; may assist with cleaning and repairs at the Waste Campus; Maintain & repair/fabricate waste receptacle inventory.
• Assist with special collection and disposal needs associated with storm damaged trees & brush.
• Perform required daily asset management data entry. (Cartegraph)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Required: Some training in equipment operation and two (2) years of related work experience.
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Certification/License: Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsement

Physical Requirements

• Considerable ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring continuous use of large motor skills, standing for long periods, and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
• Frequent exposure to noise, vehicle exhaust, grease, oil, dust, odors and grime.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal temperature extremes, inclement weather and associative hazards.
• Exposure to materials that enter the waste stream, some of which may present hazards if not correctly handled.
• Work around moving equipment and vehicular traffic requires caution as well as use of safety apparel.
• Work may include intermittent lifting, pushing or pulling of over 60 pounds.
• Required to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces in the role of Entrant, Attendant or Supervisor.
• Work entails high or dangerous work conditions.

Knowledge
Proper use, operation and maintenance of a broad range of tools and equipment used for various jobs.
Safety rules and regulations to be used with hazards when operating tools and equipment.
Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures.
Skills
Written and oral communications and relational skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Abilities
Work effectively with others.
Work with the utmost regard for safety and the safety of others.
Tolerate interruptions and multitask to meet deadlines.