Public Works Crew Member

Village of Winneconne, Wisconsin

Full-Time | $18.18-$21.26 per hour

Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The Village of Winneconne is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Public Works team as a Public Works Crew Member.

This is an entry-level, hands-on position focused primarily on parks, grounds maintenance, public spaces, facility support, seasonal work, and assisting with broader Public Works operations. Prior municipal experience, technical certifications, or a Commercial Driver License are not required.

We are looking for someone who shows up on time, works safely, takes direction well, is willing to learn, and takes pride in helping keep the community clean, safe, and well maintained.

Compensation and Schedule

Starting pay: $18.18-$21.26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Employment: Full-time

Regular schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Overtime and additional hours may be required for snow and ice operations, storms, special events, emergencies, or other operational needs

Evening, weekend, and holiday work may occasionally be required

What You'll Do

This position performs a variety of physical, outdoor, and facility-related work throughout the year.

Typical responsibilities include:

Mowing grass using commercial riding and walk-behind mowers

String trimming, edging, weed control, leaf cleanup, and landscape maintenance

Collecting garbage and recyclables from parks, downtown areas, boat landings, cemeteries, and other Village properties

Cleaning and maintaining park shelters, public restrooms, playgrounds, athletic areas, trails, and other public spaces

Assisting with brush collection, tree trimming, chipping, storm cleanup, and seasonal grounds work

Preparing shelters and public areas for rentals, events, and community activities

Cleaning and maintaining Village buildings, shop areas, storage spaces, and public facilities

Performing basic painting, housekeeping, minor repairs, and routine facility maintenance

Loading, unloading, moving, and staging materials, equipment, signs, barricades, and supplies

Assisting Public Works Operators with street, stormwater, utility, construction, and maintenance projects

Supporting cemetery operations, community events, flood response, storm cleanup, and other departmental activities

Shoveling and snow blowing sidewalks, entrances, crosswalks, trails, and other pedestrian areas during winter operations

Operating approved equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization

What We're Looking For

The strongest candidate will be someone who is:

Dependable and punctual

Comfortable performing physical work

Able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other changing conditions

Able to follow verbal and written instructions

Safety-conscious

Willing to learn

Comfortable working as part of a team

Respectful and professional when interacting with residents and the public

Able to complete assigned work with attention to detail and care

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Wisconsin driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Ability to safely perform physically demanding work

Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions

Ability to reliably report to work and assigned emergency call-outs

Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, warehousing, custodial work, snow removal, or similar hands-on work is helpful, but not required.

No CDL or Public Works Experience Required

A Commercial Driver License is not required to be hired into this position.

The Village will provide task-specific training, safety instruction, and on-the-job training appropriate to the work assigned.

A Typical Year

Spring:

Park opening, cleanup, mowing preparation, landscaping, brush collection, storm cleanup, and facility preparation.

Summer:

Grass cutting, trimming, garbage collection, park and restroom maintenance, boat landing support, community events, and general grounds work.

Fall:

Leaf cleanup, brush and chipping work, facility transition, grounds cleanup, and winter preparation.

Winter:

Snow blowing, shoveling, facility cleaning, shop organization, equipment support, and other seasonal Public Works activities.

Opportunity to Grow

This position is designed as an entry point into the Public Works field.

Employees who demonstrate strong attendance, safe work practices, initiative, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to learn may have opportunities for additional training and may compete for future Public Works Operator openings.

Advancement is based on qualifications, performance, organizational need, and available positions.

Why Work for the Village of Winneconne?

Public Works employees directly contribute to the appearance, safety, and quality of life of the community every day. This position provides an opportunity to:

Perform meaningful, visible work in the community

Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments

Learn new skills and equipment

Become part of a small, team-oriented Public Works department

Build experience that can lead to a long-term career in municipal Public Works

Physical and Working Conditions

This is an active, labor-intensive position. Employees regularly walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, lift, and carry materials.

Work may occur around traffic, moving equipment, power tools, refuse, dust, noise, uneven terrain, heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

About the Village of Winneconne

The Village of Winneconne is a growing community committed to providing reliable, responsive, and professional public services. Our Public Works Department plays an important role in maintaining the parks, streets, facilities, public spaces, and infrastructure that residents and visitors rely on every day.

If you are dependable, willing to work, comfortable being outdoors, and interested in learning the Public Works field, we encourage you to apply.

The Village of Winneconne provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law and is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $18.18 - $21.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Winneconne, WI 54986 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21