Location: Somers,WI, USA
The Village is a growing community. Our population will soon be over 10,000. The Village is highly sought after by businesses and residents who want to live and work here. We have and will continue to experience significant business growth, due to our proximity to I-94. We are perfectly located between the City of Kenosha, City of Racine, City of Milwaukee and the City of Chicago. Both General Mitchell and O'Hare airports are within an hour drive of Somers. The Village is home to an abundance of parks, bike trails, Lake Michigan, top quality health care facilities, restaurants, and shopping.
Position Summary
The Village of Somers seeks a candidate to fill the position of Public Works I. This is a full-time position within the Village of Somers Public Works Department. This position reports to the Public Works Superintendent. The Public Works I position will be engaged in a variety of street, utility, park, building or other activities that are essential to maintain the infrastructure of the Village and Town of Somers. He/she will be required to perform their assigned tasks in an independent manner and must work cohesively with other Public Works Personnel to perform the assigned tasks in a diligent manner that achieves expected outcomes. He/she will be responsible for communicating to their supervisor the outcomes of their assigned task and reporting any irregularities that occurred.
Salary Information
Salary to commensurate with experience. The Village/Town of Somers offers an excellent benefit package including Wisconsin Retirement System, health & dental insurance.
WORK SCHEDULE:
* This position is located at Village/Town Hall in Somers. Standard shift hours are 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Labor Day to Memorial Day and 6:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor day. Some evening and weekend work is required.
* Due to need for emergency response residency within the Village/Town is encouraged.
Job Details
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Performs or assists with the general street maintenance of Village/Town roads. Including evaluating, inspecting and performing repairs and concrete, and installing and maintain road shoulder.
* Performs or assists with the repair and maintenance of Village/Town vehicles and equipment.
* Evaluated and provides input into the acquisition of new tools and equipment.
* Maintain any necessary required records that are associated with assigned takes.
* Work with contractors, vendors, and other outside sources as required.
* Assist in a professional and courteous manner the investigation and resolution of requests and complaints from the general citizens of the Village/Town.
* Assists in maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation of wastewater collection and plumbing facilities, including piping valves, pumps, controls, and specialized wastewater equipment.
* Maintains, operates, inspects and repairs water distribution systems, including piping, meters, hydrants, valves, pumps, controls, and other equipment that may be required to support the water distribution system including the installation and repair of water meters.
* Maintains and makes repairs to storm sewer piping and catch basins.
* Performs the required water testing designed by Governmental Department, and knowledge to operate the test equipment associated with testing.
* Installs and maintains required signage needed on public and private roadways in accordance with municipal and Department of Transportation requirements including knowledge of required road markings, guard rails and other roadway identification requirements.
* Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Public Works Superintendent.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver's license with combination endorsements and updates to meet requirements for renewal or to meet state mandated requirements to perform the job.
* First Aid and CPR training and certifications. (Recertification is required every two (2) years).
* Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Certification.
* Annual Lockout / Tagout Training.
* Personal Protective Equipment Training.
* Confined Space Entry training and certification desired pre-employment or ability to obtain post-employment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent, and one year of work experience desired, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
* First Aid and CPR training and certifications. (Recertification is required every two (2) years).
* Maintain all required training / continuing education for required certifications.
How To Apply
Please send Employment Application and Resume with References to: Village of Somers, Attn: Kevin Poirier, Assistant to Village/Town Administrator, PO Box 197, Somers, WI 53171 or email ...@somers.org. Application is available at:
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Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.