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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Seasonal Public Works – Water Utility

Janesville, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.61/hr - $15.61/hr

The City of Janesville is committed to fostering a diverse community and is seeking a Seasonal Public Works position in the Water Utility division. This role focuses on maintaining pumping station grounds and sanitary collection system maintenance, with the flexibility to support other areas as needed.

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Responsibilities

May include assisting water utility construction crew, grounds maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance and sanitary sewer maintenance

Other duties as assigned or required

Performs other special projects and duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours, including providing support as a part of any City response to essential or emergency operations

All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated

Qualification

Equipment operationBasic computer skillsJudgment skillsIndependenceWeather adaptabilitySafety complianceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

18 years of age or older

A valid, state-issued driver's license at time of hire is required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in basic computer skills

Good organizational, judgement, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in all types of weather conditions

Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently

Ability to follow verbal or written direction/instructions to complete assigned tasks

Ability to interact/respond to citizen inquiries or guide them to the appropriate service

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times, address resident and customer concerns in a helpful manner

Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor

Ability to work without direct supervision and within the boundaries of areas of responsibility

Ability and skill to operate City trucks, vehicles, and equipment in a safe manner

Ability to maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public

Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties

Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality

Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals and work effectively both as part of a team and independently

Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment

Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner

Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties

Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries