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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Public Works Operator

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Operator for the Village of Germantown. The role involves performing manual labor related to the construction, upkeep, and maintenance of village properties, including parks and roadways, using various equipment and tools.

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Responsibilities

Performs minor repairs and maintenance of buildings; heating, cooling, painting, electrical, plumbing, and rough carpentry
Applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides
Cuts Grass in Village Parks, medians, and right of ways
Plants trees, shrubs, flowers and performs related landscape duties
Operates chainsaw to remove trees and brush; prunes trees and shrubs
Performs repairs to road surfaces and right of ways
Plows snow in dump truck with wing and plow, loader, and snow blower; salts Village streets, parking lots, and sidewalks. Shovels snow at Village Buildings as required
Erects street signs in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
Has a working knowledge of traffic signals and streetlight maintenance and repair or the ability to learn
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and skid loaders
Performs crack filling duties, operates power tools, and jack hammer
Fills out work sheets, and maintains maintenance records utilizing a computer
Rough grades and lutes asphalt to finish grade
Performs masonry work in repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes
Performs Janitorial Duties; Vacuums, cleans restrooms, strips/wax floors, etc
Picks up debris and trash in Village Parks and along Village right of ways
Works overtime as required
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationSnow plowing experienceBuilding maintenance skillsValid CDLLandscapingWork with publicDependabilityPhysical fitness

Required

Knowledge of road, parks, grounds and building maintenance procedures
Understanding and skill in operating equipment for required maintenance needs
Experience with snow plowing and/or with operating other large machinery
Ability to repair equipment including repair to gasoline and diesel engines
Ability to work with the public
High school degree or equivalent
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Wisconsin
Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one within one year of hiring
Ability to pass the Department of Transportation physical, drug screen and respiratory evaluation

Preferred

Understanding of traffic signal and street lighting
Experience in streets and public works construction and maintenance or similar field

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid sick leave
Paid on-call
Wellness program
State pension (ETF)
Deferred compensation plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Supervisory Trainings
Skill Development Trainings
Self-paced learning opportunities
Professional Association membership dues paid by the Village
Holidays :11 paid Holidays per year.
Sick Days :12 days/year, effective the first full month of employment (max 150 days).
Bereavement: 3 days
Paid Vacation: Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment and are eligible to use it as you earn it.
Recreation Discounts
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
Retirement
Flexible Spending Plan

Company

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

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

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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