LTE Lake Management Harvester Operator

Salary : $22.99 Hourly

Location : Madison, WI

Job Type : Limited Term Employee

Job Number : 2025-00091

Department : Land and Water Resources

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 720

Description

The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department (LWRD) is accepting applications to develop an eligibility list for Limited Term Employment (LTE) for . This eligibility list is for LTE Lake Management Harvester Operators, LTE Lead Lake Management Barge Operators, LTE Lead Lake Management Harvester Operators and LTE Lake Management Harvester Mechanics.

Mandatory training will be required for all LTE employees. Training will be offered on two dates : May 19, 2025 and June 9, 2025. All hired LTE employees will be required to attend one training date. If employee does not attend, they will be terminated.

For more information on these types of positions please contact David Rowe, Dane County Land & Water Resources (608) 575-3375.

NOTE :

Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week. Lake Management LTEs may be required to work 10 hour days, four (4) days a week. This may include either a Monday through Thursday work-week or a Tuesday through Friday work-week.

PAY RATES :

LTE Lake Management Harvester Operators earn $22.99 per hour.

LTE Lead Lake Management Barge Operators earn $24.04 per hour.

LTE Lead Lake Management Harvester Operators earn $24.74 per hour.

Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open / honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

LTE LAKE MANAGEMENT HARVESTER OPERATOR : Operate aquatic plant harvesters. Harvest aquatic plants in lakes and rivers to maintain water flow in rivers and provide recreation use for boating, fishing and swimming. Conduct pier pick up of aquatic plants and unload collection barge.

LTE LEAD LAKE MANAGEMENT BARGE OPERATOR : Candidates with previous Dane County lake management work experience may be eligible for a lead position. Coordinate pier pickup on lakes with staff. Provide on water training for newer staff and ensure all safety protocols being followed. Must have knowledge of pier pickup procedures, weekly lake schedules, and locations where work is performed.

LTE LEAD LAKE MANAGEMENT HARVESTER OPERATOR : Candidates with previous Dane County lake management work experience may be eligible for a lead position. Coordinate harvesting locations with other operators and program staff. Provide on- water training for new staff and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements

Education, Training and Experience :

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Certifications / Licenses :

Must possess a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boater Safety Certificate prior to the first day of employment. Must have a valid driver's license.

Background Check Statement : Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements :

Must be able to lift heavy objects greater than 50 pounds. Work on uneven surfaces and aboard watercraft including bending and climbing. Must have the ability to use hands / feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls and equipment. Able to sit for long periods of time (3hours) while operating harvester. Work daily on the water in outdoors environment including heat, cold and inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Depending on the position applied for, following are the knowledge, skill and ability requirements for each position :

Must be safety conscious at all times regarding the safety of self and the safety of others. Must be able to work around others and with other employees as a team member. Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with members of the public, county employees and elected officials. Ability to hear and see within normal ranges. Ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, to accept constructive criticism. Ability to accept responsibility and work with minimal supervision as assigned.

LTE LAKE MANAGEMENT HARVESTER OPERATOR : Ability to work well in teams and follow directions. Knowledge of boater safety.

LTE LEAD LAKE MANAGEMENT BARGE OPERATOR : Ability to provide direction to others out on the water. Knowledge of boater safety and harvesting operations. Knowledge of priority harvesting maps and operations manual. Knowledge of pier pickup procedures, weekly lake schedules, and locations where work is performed.

LTE LEAD LAKE MANAGEMENT HARVESTER OPERATOR : Knowledge of boater safety and harvesting operations. Knowledgeable of priority harvesting maps and operations manual. Ability to provide on water training for new staff and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Are you at least eighteen (18) years old?

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Individuals must possess a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boater Safety Certificate prior to the first day of employment. Do you currently possess this certification?

Please select any / all LTE positions that you're interested in :

• LTE Lake Management Harvester Operators earn $22.99 per hour.
• LTE Lead Lake Management Barge Operators earn $24.04 per hour.
• LTE Lead Lake Management Harvester Operators earn $24.74 per hour.

Required Question

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