Equipment Operator

Salary : $48,401.60 - $53,934.40 Annually

Location : 119 Harrison St. Black River Falls, WI

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 00367

Department : Highway

Opening Date : 08 / 20 / 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Patrol Superintendent, performs road maintenance and works on road improvement projects. Provides services relating to the State and County Highway systems as may generally be required or as may be required in emergency situations, and in general help provide highway safety in the County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, snow plowing and various highway improvement, maintenance and repair work

Responds to emergency calls at anytime, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Consults with supervisor(s) to obtain project or procedure changes

Performs heavy manual work

Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with prescribed methods.

Assists with equipment maintenance including, but not limited to, greasing, oil changes, regular thorough washing and cleaning, minor repairs, mounting and dismounting of equipment attachments, changing plow and wing blades

Performs related work, including labor and semi-skilled assignments

Completes accurate operational and preventative maintenance records in a neat, clear, timely and concise manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of four (4) years' experience in road maintenance / repair and / or construction work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

Knowledge and skills to use the following highway equipment : trucks - pickup through tri-axle diesels, snowplows, patrol wings, material spreaders, self-contained air compressor with attachments, tractor with commercial mowing attachments, brush chipper, tar kettle with attachments, skid steer loader

Proficient skills in the operation of various types of trucks and light equipment

Ability to work odd hours and week-ends as needed

Ability to respond within 30 minutes when called in an emergency

Ability to work overtime as needed

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the public

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License with A, B, C & N and Air Brake Endorsements

HIPPA RESPONSIBILITY

All members of the workforce have a responsibility to watch for unauthorized use or disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI), to act to prevent the action, and to report suspected breaches of privacy and security policies to their supervisor, or to the Privacy or Security Officer (example of a breach : member or visitor looking through a claim or personal information left on a desk).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Over 50%, or majority, of the work is spent sitting, hearing, using far vision, and low handling. A lesser amount of time (35%) is spent standing, walking, feeling, talking, using near vision, low lifting up to 50 lbs., low pushing / pulling, and medium handling. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing (using legs and feet), reaching, balancing, bending / twisting, medium / high lifting up to 100 lbs., low / medium carrying, medium pushing / pulling and low fingering is done to a lesser degree (10% of the time). In non-routine conditions (5% of the time), crawling, running, climbing (using legs and arms for support), very high lifting over 100 lbs., high / very high carrying, high / very high pushing / pulling, high handling and medium / high fingering are necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Over 80% of the work is performed outside. Working in extreme cold; extreme heat; noise; experiencing dramatic shifts in falling temperature; occur 25% of the time. Hazards from fast moving vehicles; working inside; dramatic shifts in rising temperature; humid conditions; vibrations occur 10% of the time. In unusual situations, wet conditions are present as well as many hazards - mechanical, electrical, burns, and heights over 12 feet. Fumes, mists, gases, odors, dust, poor ventilation and being in a physically confining area are also present in unusual situations.

BENEFIT SUMMARY :

Health Insurance Employee Contribution 2025 :

Plan 1 - Quartz HMO :

Premium Employee Share - 11%

Family - $2,237.02 / month $ 123.03 / pay period

Single - $ 981.36 / month $ 53.97 / pay period

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION :

Premium Employee Share - 12%

Family - $2,237.02 / month $ 134.22 / pay period

Single - $ 981.36 / month $ 58.88 / pay period

Plan 2 - Quartz HSA :

Premium Employee Share

Family - $1,992.72 / month $ 89.67 / pay period

Single - $ 874.19 / month $ 39.34 / pay period

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION :

Premium Employee Share

Family - $1,992.72 / month $119.56 / pay period

Single - $ 874.19 / month $ 52.45 / pay period

Vision - VSP 2025

Family - $11.22 / pay period

Employee 1 - $6.82 / pay period

Employee & Child - $ 6.96 / pay period

Single Plan - $ 3.83 / pay period

Dental Insurance 2025 : Employee Share - 50%

Premium Employee Share

Family Plan - $80.93 / month $ 20.23 / pay period

Single Plan - $28.40 / month $ 7.10 / pay period

Life Insurance : County paid for employee equal to yearly salary. Additional coverage and coverage for spouse and dependents are available at additional cost.

Deferred Compensation Plans : Two plans are available.

Voluntary Accident / Cancer / Critical Illness Insurance : Employer will contribute $10 per month towards the plan.

ID Protection

State Retirement : Employer match 50%

Sick Leave : 1 day per month - accumulating

Vacation : General Employees : 10 days during years 1 & 2 to a maximum of 25 days after 21 years

Managers : 15 days per year during 1st - 6th years of service; to a maximum of 25 days

Jail / Dispatch : 12 days during years 1-5 to a maximum of 25 days after 21 years

Holidays : Non-Law Enforcement : 9 specific and 1 floating

Law Enforcement : 10 personal days in lieu of holidays

This benefit summary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an implied contract of employment.

Do you currently have a CDL?

Which of the following drivers license classes and endorsements do you presently have? Please check all that apply.

26,000 lbs

26,000 lbs

16 people

Describe your experience in routine maintenance and troubleshooting of motor vehicles and equipment.

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Salary : $48,402 - $53,934