City of Port Washington -
Port Washington WI
Street Maintenance
Posted Jun 1
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Jun 1
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Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Your Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.
Port Washington is known for offering "a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness" and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.
The City's population of 12,353 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that - combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship - create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Streets Superintendent, Street Maintenance is responsible for all maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, alleys, and Right of Way (ROW). Maintenance tasks include asphalt paving and patching, crack filling, curb and gutter repair, manhole and catch basin repair, street sweeping, snow and ice control, sign making, line painting, maintenance of storm water conveyance system, maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer collection system, grass cutting, maintenance of City owned streetlights, and maintenance of the DPW facility and equipment.
Requirements
What does it take to succeed in this role? We're looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:
Salary Description
Starting wage of $27.50 per hour...
Full-time
Description
Your Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.
Port Washington is known for offering "a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness" and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.
The City's population of 12,353 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that - combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship - create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Streets Superintendent, Street Maintenance is responsible for all maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, alleys, and Right of Way (ROW). Maintenance tasks include asphalt paving and patching, crack filling, curb and gutter repair, manhole and catch basin repair, street sweeping, snow and ice control, sign making, line painting, maintenance of storm water conveyance system, maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer collection system, grass cutting, maintenance of City owned streetlights, and maintenance of the DPW facility and equipment.
- Operates dump trucks and small to medium size trucks; operates equipment such as loader, loader backhoe, excavator, asphalt roller, asphalt paver, skid loader, street sweeper, air compressor, crack filler, chipper, lawnmowers, stump grinder, paint striper, and other related miscellaneous equipment.
- Repairs and maintains City streets including asphalt repairs, crack filling, and mastic placement.
- Cleans and rebuilds catch basins, manholes, and sewer pipe.
- Repairs streetlights, alleys, sidewalks, streets, and other City property.
- Removes, prunes, and plants trees; performs grass cutting and other general landscape work.
- Sweeps and maintains City streets.
- Cleans and maintains sanitary sewer collection system.
- Cleans and maintains storm water collection system including culverts, pipes, catch basins, and storm water detention ponds.
- Performs carpentry and masonry work in addition to minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
Requirements
What does it take to succeed in this role? We're looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in trades, construction, agriculture, military, or related field
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license
- Valid CDL or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment
Salary Description
Starting wage of $27.50 per hour...
