Salary : $48,267.52 - $71,974.96 Annually Location : Kenosha, WI Job Type: Regular - Full Time Job Number: 20240862-2 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 12/02/2024 Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Central General Overview of Position Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual unskilled/skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City of Kenosha streets, parks, facilities, and equipment; performs routine maintenance and custodial work in the care of buildings and grounds; collects and disposes of waste materials; participates in snow removal operations; does related work as required. The employee in this class operates a truck or other equipment which requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) and could require special skills. Work is performed under immediate supervision or general direction of a supervisor and is reviewed by inspection. Work is usually performed in accordance with established procedures with specific instructions given on unusual or difficult assignments. Example of Duties & ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Paints buildings, equipment, tables, garbage cans and other items.
- Mows grass, cuts weeds, plants trees and performs minor tree brush and shrub maintenance.
- Plows, salts and sands streets and shovels walkways. Will be required to work 16 hour shifts or longer during snow and ice removal operations.
- Performs waste collection work such as picking up trash and debris.
- Cleans catch basins and removes leaves.
- Performs custodial tasks in maintaining cleanliness of buildings including sweeping, cleaning, mopping, replenishing supplies, repairs and carpentry work, washing walls, windows, woodwork, sinks and toilets.
- Moves furniture and equipment.
- Sets up and forms concrete jobs in the constructing and repairing of streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins and manholes.
- Patches streets with hot and cold blacktop mix.
- Sets up and removes barricades, play equipment and snow fences.
- Performs minor repair and carpentry work.
- Picks up tree branches, dead animals and litter.
- Operates a 90 lb. jackhammer for extended periods of time.
- Drives dump truck while hauling dirt, gravel, blacktop and fill.
- Lays out measurements and paints street lines, crosswalks and parking signs.
- Erects street signs in accordance with State and local requirements.
- Repairs and paints traffic signs.
- Maintains records, documents, information and prepares reports.
- Maintains tools and equipment used to perform tasks associated with these duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time. RequirementsEducation, Training and Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have high school diploma, GED or HSED.
- Must have a valid regular driver's license.
- Valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with no restrictions for air brakes. Must obtain the tank vehicle N endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
- Must be able to work continuous shifts of up to 18 hours in length for snow plowing and ice removal operations.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for snow and weather events and other emergencies.
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing construction or building maintenance duties.
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, etc.
- Three (3) years of construction experience working with concrete or sewers highly desired.
- Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle highly desired.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record review and post-offer physical and drug screen.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices in at least one of the building trades.
- Ability to properly enter a confined space such as a manhole and perform related repairs.
- Ability to work in dirty, potentially dangerous situations using proper safety equipment and procedures.
- Ability to skillfully operate dump trucks, tractors, garbage trucks, skid-steer loaders, fork lifts, combination sewer trucks, rollers, compaction equipment or other equipment.
- Ability to establish proper grades for sewer tiles, manhole and inlet castings, concrete forms, landscaping and asphalt repairs.
- Ability to work efficiently at height (i.e., on roofs and ladders or in man-baskets).
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; ability to perform work from blueprints or written specifications.
- Ability to accurately document time and material time sheets.
- Ability to complete work within stated time limits or within a known cost.
- Ability to respond to emergency overtime calls on short notice regardless of weather conditions.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work activities for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work well with others, including the public.
- Ability to use computer or tablet to read plans and complete reports.
Physical Requirements:
- Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
- Tasks may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation of such devices.
- Tasks involve the frequent use of coordinating and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.
- Tasks involve the skilled and complex operation of heavy equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
- Tasks involve operating commercial motor vehicles in sitting and driving positions for extended periods up to 18 hours in duration over multiple days consecutively.
Environmental Requirements: Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions. Sensory Requirements:
- Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
- Task requires color perception and discrimination.
- Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
- Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
- Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
- Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
Method of Selection Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, verbal, proficiency and/or other exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the City's classification plan, City policy and the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service System Ordinance. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City. Why the City of Kenosha? We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees! The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we loveJoin us! Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually. We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more! We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and premium-free health coverage. Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic & 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is no co-pay nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a $0-$25 co-pay based on type of visit. Dental insurance is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is no premium for this coverage. We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off. Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment. Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment) Years of Service Days/Hours per Year Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours) After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours) After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours) After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours) After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours) After 20 years 25 days (200 hours) Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year. We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays! New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving Juneteenth Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department. Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more! *Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- Yes and I understand and agree
- No I disagree
02 Are you 18 years of age or older?
03 Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or HSED?
04 Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Please review the job posting and position requirements before submitting your application.
05 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?
06 Do you possess a valid Class B commercial driver license (CDL) with no restriction for air brakes?
07 I understand I must obtain the tank vehicle N endorsement within six (6) months of the date of hire or I may no longer be qualified to hold this position. Select yes if you already obtained the N endorsement.
08 Which of the following CDL endorsements do you have?
- T = Double/triple trailers
- N = Tank vehicles (Must obtain within 6 months of hire date.)
- H = Hazardous materials
- S = School bus
- P = Passenger vehicle
- None of the above
09 Please indicate the level of work experience you have physically working outdoors in adverse/extreme weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.):
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 to 3 Years
- 3 to 5 Years
- 5 or More
- I do not have this experience
10 Are you able to lift up to a 100 (lbs) pounds occasionally?
11 Are you able to work continuous shifts of 16 -18 hours or more, including weekends and holidays, for snow removal and other emergencies? This is an essential fuction of the position.
12 Do you have commercial snow removal experience?
13 How many years of concrete forming and finishing experience do you have?
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
- I do not have this experience
14 How many years of sewer and trench experience do you have?
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
- I do not have this experience
15 Are you certified in Confined Spaces?
16 A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, Relative includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of relative , do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?
17 If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s). Required Question