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Sanitation & Streets Crewmember
at City Of West Allis
West Allis, WI
Posted: 4-30-2025
Transportation
$56,659/year
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About this Career
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Skills
Good Driving Record, Hoisting, Software Systems, Snow Plowing, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, National Incident Management Systems, Plowing, Continuous Improvement Process, Air Brakes, Recycling, Loading And Unloading, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Tactfulness, Patchwork, Apple IPad, Waste Collection, Microsoft Outlook, Truck Driving, Valid Driver's License, Unsupervised Work, Diplomacy, Strong Work Ethic, Strategic Planning, Sanitation, Accountability, Honesty, Operations, Heavy Equipment, Lifting Ability, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Coordinating, Multitasking, Tanker Endorsement, Microsoft Office, Innovation, Composting, Lean Manufacturing
Job Description
- 4.0 West Allis, WI Job Details Full-time $24.52
- $29.
Qualifications Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Wisconsin driver's license and acceptable driving record per City Policy. Possession and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (Class B, C, with air brakes); Possession of Tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of appointment. All heavy equipment will be on-the-job training.Education, Training and Experience:
High school graduate/equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of recent paid work experience in the operation of trucks greater than 26,000 GVW; OR an equivalent combination of education/certification/training and driving experience to clearly demonstrate the background necessary to perform the type of work as listed under "Duties" may fulfill the 2-year minimum driving requirement. Recent paid work experience in performing manual labor. Competent in the use of an office computer/software including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and mobile devices such as a tablet and/or smart phone. Completion of the National Incident Management System's (NIMS) ICS-100 and 700 training within 6 months of appointment. Must possess the emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to effectively perform the duties of this position. A City Sanitation & Streets Crewmember must be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and at odd hours when emergency conditions require such duty, including serving on occasional watch duty when assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions in performing manual labor; ability to walk long distances and perform heavy manual labor of a continuous repetitive nature for extended periods of time and to work outdoors during and in changing and unpleasant weather conditions; ability to work without close supervision; good knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the operation of trucks; ability to operate various types of trucks and automotive equipment of varied capacities safely under all types of weather conditions; ability to service vehicles and to make minor emergency road repairs and adjustments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, employees, and the public; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; ability to adapt and learn specialized software systems and databases; knowledge of computer applications and mobile devices such as an iPad; demonstrated ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement.Physical Job Demands:
Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to, occasional heavy lifting (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides, and the ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, climb, twist, stoop, crawl, stretch, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, enter and exit City truck, etc. Possess the physical capacity to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time (physical requirements are dependent upon work assigned) including, but not limited to, the duties generalized below.Reference Chart:
Activity Frequencies Continuous:
67- 100% of workday
Frequent:
34- 66% of workday
Occasionally:
1- 33% of workday
Asphalt Truck:
continuous (8 hrs/day) lifting/shoveling up to 50 lbs.; continuous walkingBrush Collection/Yard Work:
continuous lifting up to 20 lbs.; continuous walkingDump Truck Driver:
occasional to frequent lifting up to 20 lbs. in the spreading of gravel and in removing small concrete pieces and excess groundHook Truck:
occasional pushing (greater than 100 lbs.) with aides when opening/closing the rear gate on the containerRecycling:
continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; continuous bendingRefuse Collection:
continuous pushing, pulling, and bending; continuous lifting up to 100 lbs.Snow Plow Driver:
continuous sitting for up to 16 hours, or longer if conditions warrant such; continuous high level of mental and physical alertness (such as hand-eye coordination) is required during plowing operations; continuous and repetitive pushing/operating plow controls; continuous use of accelerator/brakeTar Kettle:
continuous lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs. (block of tar) with assistance; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. of barricades and traffic conesVac-All:
continuous lifting up to 20 lbs. with ability to move Vac-All tube around in a hole; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. with aides when lifting catch basins Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, electrical current, vehicular traffic, and/or dust.Benefits include:
Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account)- both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program
- with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program.
Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$51,002/yr
$62,317/yr