Equipment Operator I
Recruitment #2309-142561-003
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | DPW-OPS-SANITATION |
Open Date | 9/26/2023 10:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/20/2023 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jamie Heberer |
Introduction
Located
on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with
energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without
the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are
welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its
unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural
attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational
opportunities, and great restaurants.
The
City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to
providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for
being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the
following opportunity.
Purpose
The Equipment Operator I provides professional driving and
critical manual laboring functions, including municipal solid waste and
recycling collection, street sweeping, snow and ice control, and operation of
heavy equipment for the Department of Public Works.
This position is critical to the cleanliness, health and safety
of the City, its residents and visitors.
The
Department of Public Works is committed to providing the highest quality of
services to its internal and external customers.
Essential Functions
Driving and Technical
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Perform professional commercial driving; operate collection and
specialty vehicles.
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Collect and load municipal solid waste or recyclable waste,
furniture, miscellaneous items, and brush.
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Drive, maintain and operate trucks and special equipment, such
as garbage packers, street sweepers, Roll-Offs (open top dumpsters), Labrie
automated side loading trucks, Vacall vacuum trucks, tri-axle dump trucks,
sensor salting trucks, front loading trucks, skid steer trucks, and small
tractors in order to perform waste collection, leaf clean-up, plowing, salting,
or other ice control operations.
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Serve as a first responder for emergency snow and ice control
operations by operating salt trucks, garbage trucks with plows, and other equipment
to provide the City of Milwaukee with safe, passable streets throughout the
winter season.
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Monitor vehicle condition and perform minor maintenance on
trucks, such as checking and maintaining fluid levels, greasing, washing,
inflating tires, and checking tire tread; report vehicle maintenance needs.
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Modify vehicle-related equipment, including adjusting the broom
on street sweepers, connecting plowing blades onto garbage packers, securing
loads, and attaching hydraulic lines to maintain optimal equipment performance.
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Operate assigned vehicles safely and load them within legal
weight limits.
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Perform manual labor such as lifting, pushing, and pulling waste
carts and other large items such as furniture and brush.
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Provide job related-documentation by completing forms for
payroll reporting, vehicle service needs, combined collection crew checklist,
and residential cart tag notifications.
Customer Focus
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Provide professional, courteous waste collection services and
assistance to City residents, including providing Sanitation services
information, answering questions, listening to complaints and concerns,
offering resolutions and, when necessary, referring the matters to a
supervisor.
We
welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in
employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended
by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
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Drive and work in inclement weather (e.g., snow and ice) and
withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold,
rain, wind, and snow).
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Respond to emergency call-outs and report within 30 minutes at
any time during the day or night, any day of the week, for snow and ice control
operations and other emergencies.
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Work extended hours and beyond normally assigned shifts to meet
the needs of the department.
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See clearly both near and far to read signage and perform job
duties safely and accurately.
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Perform heavy physical work including lifting, moving, and
transferring objects and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. occasionally and up
to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
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Perform physical activities in the work environment for extended
periods of time that require walking long distances, climbing in and out of
equipment, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
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Willingness to work throughout the City of Milwaukee as assigned.
The preplacement medical requirements for this title
include:
- Physical/lift test
- Audiogram
- Vision
- DOT – Drug Test
Minimum Requirements
1. Valid
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class A or B) without the Air Brakes
restriction by the date the application period closes, throughout the hiring
process, and throughout employment.
2. Good
driving record. Driving records will be checked prior to job offer.
3. Appointment
to the Equipment Operator I position within the Department of Public Works
requires residency within 15 miles of the jurisdictional boundaries of the City
of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout appointment to the
position pursuant to Rule III, Section 4(f) of the Rules of the City Service
Commission. A map defining the jurisdictional boundary is located on the Fire
and Police Commission website at: http://city.milwaukee.gov/fpc/Residency-Map.htm#.WPTR5E11qAg.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You must provide your CDL number by the
application closing date to be considered for this position. The CDL
number must be provided on the online application or sent via email to staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov. Not
providing your CDL number by the date of application period close will result
in the application being rejected.
A CDL may be obtained by passing:
-The General Knowledge and Air Brakes portions of the Commercial
Driver’s License test given by the State of Wisconsin Department of Motor
Vehicles.
-A road test administered by an approved third-party administrator.
Please visit the DMV’s website for more information regarding the
testing process and third-party administrators for the road test: http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/com-drv-vehs/cdl-how-aply/cdl-how-to-apply.aspx
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
By law, persons in these positions are required
to pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to random drug and alcohol
testing during the course of employment. Candidates must sign a release
authorizing the City to receive the results of any drug and alcohol tests conducted
by previous employers during the past two years if those tests were required by
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Desirable Qualifications
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Experience driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle
weight, including snow plowing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
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Knowledge of and ability to follow safe working practices.
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Ability to safely operate related vehicles and equipment such as
trucks, plows, and ice equipment.
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Ability to monitor traffic to ensure safe conditions while
working.
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Ability to read and interpret City street maps.
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Ability to follow directions and schedules.
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Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on
assigned vehicles such as checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, tire
air pressure, and tread on tires.
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Ability to read, interpret, and learn departmental rules,
policies, and procedures.
Communication, Customer Service, and
Interpersonal
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Customer service skills to work effectively with diverse groups
of people inside and outside the organization.
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Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, collaborative
environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own, including
the ability to courteously interact with the public.
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Verbal communication skills to explain the basics of garbage and
recycling policies, in addition to snow/ice and leaf operations.
Judgement
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Ability to utilize sound judgement.
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Ability to maintain situational awareness at all times.
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Honesty and responsible usage of City of Milwaukee resources.
Current Salary
The current starting salary (pay range 8EN) is $55,000 annually (26.44 hourly) and the resident incentive
salary for City of Milwaukee residents will be $56,650 annually (27.24 hourly).
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program
that includes the following:
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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457 Deferred Compensation Plan
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Health and Dental Insurance
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Paid Parental Leave
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Comprehensive Wellness Program
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Onsite Clinic Services
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Onsite Employee Assistance Program
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Alternative Work Schedules
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Long Term Disability Insurance
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Group Life Insurance
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Tuition Benefits
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Paid Vacation
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12 Paid Holidays
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Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave
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Flexible Spending Arrangement
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Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will
consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience
and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured
interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations
reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured
interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include
written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by
further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be
held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of
applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior
notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been
met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the
selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The
applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process
at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
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APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting
www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
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Applications and license documentation should be submitted no
later than the deadline listed above.
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If you would like assistance completing an application, please
contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or
staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
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The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E
Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO
= 803
The
City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity
employer.