DPW Crew Member

Salary: $22. 55 Hourly

Location : Elkhorn WI 53121, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-17

Department: Department of Public Works

Opening Date: 12/04/2024

Closing Date: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Job

The City of Elkhorn is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our Department of Public Works as a Public Works Crew Member. In this vital role, you'll contribute to maintaining and improving our city's streets, parks, wastewater systems, and public facilities, helping to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and quality of life for Elkhorn residents.

As part of our team, you'll perform a variety of general labor tasks under the guidance of the Director of Public Works and the DPW Lead positions. Your responsibilities will focus on the repair and maintenance of public buildings, grounds, streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and essential equipment, directly supporting the efficient operation of our city.

Work Schedule:

• Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Additional Hours: May include Saturdays or shifts outside regular hours to support special events, respond to snow emergencies, or address other time-sensitive needs.

Benefits:
The City of Elkhorn is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Medical Insurance: Premium-free for employee-only coverage, with a minimal 1% cost share for family plans
• Dental Insurance: Premium-free for all employees
• Vision Insurance: Available as a voluntary benefit
• Life Insurance: Two policies provided, with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your spouse or dependents
• Retirement Savings: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a state-managed pension plan, along with access to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Vacation and Holidays: Generous vacation accrual, up to 3. 5 weeks in the first year, and 10 paid holidays annually; 75% of unused vacation time rolls over to the next year on your anniversary date
• Compensation Adjustments: Annual step increases based on performance, with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) subject to council approval
• And more!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs street, sanitary and storm sewer maintenance: maintains streets and street signs; collects and chips brush; plows and hauls snow; trims trees; cleans and repairs storm and sanitary sewers; builds catch basins; install decorations; mowing.
• Performs general Public Works Duties, including: basic carpentry, cement, asphalt, and equipment maintenance; hauls dirt, gravel; paints roads and buildings; erects voting booths; lawn and playing field maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one to two years' experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
• Must possess a valid Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain within one year of employment.
• Must reside within fifteen (15) miles of the jurisdictional boundaries of the City, or be able to establish residency within one year of employment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of municipal public works and utility operations.
• Some knowledge of the care and maintenance of public property and infrastructure.
• Skill in operating various vehicles and machinery such as a pick- up truck, dump truck, front end loader, tractor, paint sprayer, mechanics tools, pick axe, shovel, rake, saws, power tools, cement tools, truck, snow blower, sweeper, front-end loader, grader, lawn mower tractor and other manual tools used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to climb ladders and use power tools for the installation and maintenance of facilities.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents such as sewer reports, invoices, vehicle maintenance slips, Material Safety Data Sheets, daily work schedules, and time sheets.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Ability to use and interpret sewer maps, blueprints, and policy and procedure books.
• Ability to communicate effectively with City personnel such as Police and Fire Department personnel, Crew lead-man, DPW Operations Manager, City Administrator, and the general public to convey or exchange information including receiving instructions from supervisors.

Employees of the City of Elkhorn may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.

The following benefits are available to all full-time employees.

Medical Insurance
The City of Elkhorn health plan is self-funded and offers employees a preferred provider organization (PPO) plan. Coverage is effective 30 days from your date of hire. The City currently pays for 100% of the premium. Effective 1/1/25, employees with spouses and/or dependents will contribute 1% of the premium cost.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement
The purpose of the HRA program is to reimburse a portion of deductible expenses an Employee could incur within a calendar year. The City provides an annual benefit of $500 for employees enrolled in the City's group health insurance plan. This amount is pro-rated for new employees.

Prescription Coverage
Prescription coverage is available to those enrolled in the City medical insurance and includes the convenience of a mail-order option.

Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish. Coverage is effective 30 days from your date of hire. The City currently pays for 100% of the premium (subject to change).

Voluntary Vision Plan
Vision insurance is offered through the Labor Association of WI. The voluntary vision plan provides participants with a comprehensive level of vision benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible health care expenses or dependent care costs.

Life and AD&D Insurance
Employees are offered two life insurance coverage policies that are City-paid. Employees may also elect to enroll in additional coverage and spouse and dependent coverage.

Disability Insurance
City provides long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of income (up to $5,000) after a 90-day waiting period if t.