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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

General Laborer - Street/Trans/Water/Sewer

NEOGOV is a company that supports municipal services, and they are seeking a General Laborer to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work. The role involves operating equipment and tools for the maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure and facilities.

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Responsibilities

Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance
Maintain the ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles and equipment at all times that duties are performed
Maintain the ability to travel throughout and enter all different properties in the jurisdiction
Provide truthful, accurate written and verbal communications
Respond to complaints; communicate resolution process to immediate supervisor and refer matters requiring administrative attention to Department Head or designated representative
Abide and assist in the implementation of safety rules and procedures
Maintain relevant certifications
Accepts and performs weekend and week night standby duty as scheduled
Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on all equipment and tools prior to and upon completion of use; refers defects or needed repairs to shop mechanic, immediate supervisor or Department Head, or designated representative
Perform maintenance and construction on streets, sidewalks, parks, ball diamonds, trees, trails, and boulevards; along with general facility maintenance including fencing repairs and painting; as well as utility maintenance for water, storm water and sanitary sewer structures
Participate as part of a crew or individually, including but not limited to: pavement cutting, patching, crack-filling, working with hot tar applicators, ditch digging, manhole and sewer line cleaning, main and lead repairs, construction, and back-filling
Performing computer data entry, and ensuring relevant software, programs and hardware are updated and functioning
Participate as part of a crew or individually, including but not limited to: valve training, hydrant maintenance, main repairs, service repairs, meter maintenance, and DNR compliance reports
Participate as part of a crew or individually, including but not limited to: tree trimming, removal, planting, and care
Putting up and taking down of banners, decorations, signs, and flags performed with use of aerial truck
Examine streets, playgrounds, facilities, trails, parks, cemeteries, boulevards, trees, drainage systems, and sanitary sewer system to insure that all aspects are functioning
Clear streets, alleys, boulevards, parking lots, sidewalks, parks, etc. as assigned
Operate the following equipment, including but not limited to: construction, snow removal and other power equipment such as graders, tandem truck, single axle trucks, backhoe, sand and salt spreader trucks, sewer jet, sweeper, aerial truck, roller, dozer, loader, pneumatic tools, brush chipper, mowers, groomers, utility vehicles, and trimmers

Qualification

Equipment operationMunicipal maintenanceConstruction experienceCDL Class A/B/CSafety awarenessPhysical staminaCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, municipal maintenance, and equipment operation as it relates to the roadway or forestry professions
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a valid Wisconsin state driver's license
Must reside within a thirty (30) mile radius of the City limits
Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in municipal maintenance, operation, construction or repair activities
Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively with fellow employees, other departments and the public
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Must have a working knowledge or ability and willingness to obtain a working knowledge of Windows operating systems and programs with an emphasis on Microsoft office
Ability to navigate web applications, and have an understanding of other emergent technologies and peripherals

Preferred

CDL – Class A, B/C with air brakes restriction and tanker (N) endorsement PREFERRED

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement Service: Full-time Department of Public Works employees are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) through the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) on their date of hire into the full-time position.
Life Insurance: Life insurance is offered through ETF. New employees are eligible for coverage the first of the month following thirty (30) days after hire. Employees can enroll in up to five (5) units of coverage. Each unit of coverage consists of 1x the employee's annual income rounded to the next higher thousand. An employee may also enroll in spouse/dependent coverage.
Health Insurance: Health insurance benefits are provided to employees available in single, limited family, and family plans. Limited family consists of employee plus spouse, or employee plus child(ren). The employee pays 10% of the premium and stop loss and admin fees. The City pays 90% of the premium. Health insurance may begin on the date of hire, but the benefit portion will not become effective for 90 days of employment are completed and the employee must pay the full cost of insurance for those months.
Aflac: The City offers Aflac to employees which is 100% paid for by the employee. Some coverage they offer include dental insurance, short term disability, hospitalization, vision insurance, and cancer coverage, etc. Eligibility for Aflac lies solely with Aflac.
Long Term Disability: Long Term Disability is available to DPW employees through NorthWestern Mutual with employees paying 100% of the coverage.
Sick Leave: Employees earn 4 hours of sick leave each pay period (excluding the third pay period of the month) and are eligible to use that sick leave once they have been employed for six months.
Vacation: Vacation leave is available and is based on years of employment and received on the employee's anniversary date.
Holidays/Personal Days: Employees are paid for eight and a half holidays per year along with three personal days and are eligible to receive these once they have been employed for six months.
Clothing Allowance: DPW employees are eligible for up to $250 in uniform allowance each calendar year.
The City also offers a section 125 flex program and hosts two different deferred compensation companies through which employees can begin their own plans.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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