Operator I - DPW

Operator I - DPW

Salary

$26.00 - $27.13 Hourly

Location

Municipal Services Building, Appleton, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-115

Department

Public Works

Division

Street

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

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!

The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in Public Works. Applicants should have experience in equipment operation, refuse collection and snow plowing operations. Work will include general labor in all areas of Public Works including construction, garbage collection, equipment operation, forestry, snow & ice control, and maintenance of utilities. Applicants must have the ability to deal effectively with the public.

Employees must live within a twenty-five-mile radius or reasonably be able to respond to an emergency and report within thirty minutes. A commercial driver's license with air brakes and trailer endorsements along with a good driving record are required. Hours are Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30 PM.

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 Drivers License (CDL) with the N endorsement.

Supplemental Information

The hiring salary range for this position is $26.00 - $27.13, with the ability to earn up to $30.63 hourly. Plus, an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

Competencies

Customer Focus

Adaptability/Flexibility

Technical Skills

Communication

Positive Attitude

To learn more about these competencies click here

Employees in this class are afforded full benefits including, but not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Vacation/Paid Time-Off
• Paid Holidays

To view the current Benefits Booklet online, click here.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.

Employer City of Appleton

Address 100 North Appleton Street

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911-4799

Phone 920-832-5890

Website http://www.appleton.org/government/human-resources