Operator I - Sanitation

CITY OF APPLETON: WHERE YOU BELONG Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members.
You’ll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day.
You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities.
You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work.
And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers.
Come join our team—you belong here! OUR ORGANIZATION As an employer, the City of Appleton is a steadfast organization who values, recognizes, and appreciates employees for the unique talents and abilities they bring to our team.
We seek out the potential in each employee and encourage growth and diversity of thought.
We are constantly exploring ways that we can continue to offer an exceptional, positive work culture that focuses on flexibility for all of life, valuing employees, taking pride in providing great customer service, and progressive, collaborative leadership and teams.
Listen to what our employees have to say about their experience with us! OUR OPEN POSITION This is a manual labor position responsible for collection of refuse and roadway maintenance.
Work involves driving City vehicles, refuse collection, hauling materials to and from work sites, snow and ice control and yard waste collection.
Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Operations Foreman group and is subject to review to insure proper work performance.
Examples of Duties Essential Job Functions • Drives refuse trucks on designated refuse collection routes and disposes of collected refuse.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance, cleaning, and repair.
• Assembles and delivers containers.
• Grinds brush and yard waste material.
• Hauls gravel, leaves, snow sand, etc.
to and from work site or designated area.
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works other shifts, overtime and extra hours as required.
Other Job Functions • Drives a variety of City vehicles including Vac All, all classes of dump trucks, holder, loaders, skidster, patch machines, crack filler, router, compressor, rollers, flushers, snow plows with wing and performs associated work tasks.
• Plows and hauls snow.
• Salts streets and sidewalks.
• Performs street patching and repairing.
• Assists with asphalt paving, concrete repair, and other street maintenance & construction • Performs miscellaneous painting, sand blasting and other maintenance tasks.
• Performs any and all duties of Laborer and Operator I & II.
Typical Qualifications Requires experience in street maintenance, refuse collection and in the operation of heavy equipment or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: • Thorough knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely in and around vehicular traffic.
• Knowledge of the operation of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge in the types and uses of common hand tools.
• Skill in the operation of computer equipment, including GIS and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to read and understand street maps and directions.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work and make decisions under limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public, and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to properly barricade work sites in accordance with the City of Appleton Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Manual and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
• Ability to wear a respirator • Ability to perform tasks, which require frequent standing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying.
• Required to respond for emergency operations.
• Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the N endorsement.
Supplemental Information OUR COMMUNITY The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin just north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago.
Home to more than 75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment.
We are located in the center of the Fox Cities, one of the fastest growing areas in the state that more than a quarter million people call home.
We’re proud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset.
In 2023, Appleton was also ranked one of the best places to live in the Midwest by Livability.
Any day of the week, you can enjoy a variety of activities from jazz concerts at the nationally-recognized Lawrence University, to Broadway performances at our multi-million dollar Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, to a quiet evening of walking or biking the trails along the river, or enjoying dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants.
Appleton offers the rare balance of the cultural experiences of a larger city, while maintaining a hometown feel for residents and visitors alike.
From the largest Flag Day parade in the nation in June, to Juneteenth, to the Mile of Music which attracts musicians from across the world each August, to Hmong New Year, we are proud to welcome all cultures and people from different walks of life.
APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY—YOU BELONG HERE! Competencies Customer Focus Adaptability/Flexibility Technical Skills Communication Positive Attitude To learn more about these competencies click here