City of La Crosse
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator I to become an essential member of the Wastewater Department. The purpose of the Wastewater Department is to help protect public health and the environment by providing high-quality regional wastewater treatment services in an effective, efficient, and responsive manner. The Wastewater Treatment plant is a division of Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities. It is our vision to be a recognized, responsive, creative, and flexible team, all while achieving excellence for our community in a positive working environment. The City of La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant is under a major upgrade introducing new cutting‑edge technology to be one of the more advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants in Wisconsin.
The purpose of this position is to operate assigned equipment used in public works facilities/infrastructure maintenance, construction and repair. Incumbents in this class regularly operate motorized excavating, construction and maintenance equipment. Equipment varies by department but includes backhoes, dump truck, sewer cleaning equipment, snow removal and other assigned equipment. Incumbents work under general supervision of lead workers, supervisors and/or superintendents. Starting wage for this non‑exempt position ranges between $25.75 to $29.50 per hour (80 hours bi‑weekly), depending on candidate qualifications. Working hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates excavating equipment to prepare sites for concrete construction, utility facility installations/repairs, flood control, landscaping and other public works such as backhoes, tractors and hand excavation tools.
Operates a variety of public works maintenance equipment such as snowplow equipment, utility line flushing equipment, rodding machine, portable steam boiler, pumps, saws, dump truck, tampers, jack hammer and other assigned equipment.
Monitors equipment operation for malfunctions, notifies supervisory personnel regarding the need for repairs, performs routine maintenance such as fueling and lubricating, and may assist with field repairs or perform minor repairs.
May instruct others at the job site.
Participates in work safety training.
Participates in on‑call rotation.
May respond to emergencies.
Records maintenance and repair work to appropriate records.
Recommends sewer inspection, replacement and repair needs.
Determines cleaning locations with maps.
Prepares sewer televising orders.
Determines cleaning sequence and schedule.
Maintains regular and predictable on‑site attendance.
Additional Tasks
Flags traffic at work sites.
Cleans equipment.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, with two to three years heavy equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid commercial driver’s license required or ability to obtain within 30 days on the job.
CPR, First Aid and confined space entry certifications required.
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing highly skilled movements.
Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort, including climbing, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefit plans (traditional or high deductible with HSA).
Wisconsin Retirement Plan with 7.20% employer contribution.
Deferred compensation.
Roth IRA.
Life, accident and income continuation insurance.
Voluntary dental and vision plans.
Paid holidays (10), vacations, and sick leave (up to 12 days per year).
Selected candidate is subject to background check, post‑offer/pre‑employment drug screen, physical and job screen. Applications must be received by January 4, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi. The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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The purpose of this position is to operate assigned equipment used in public works facilities/infrastructure maintenance, construction and repair. Incumbents in this class regularly operate motorized excavating, construction and maintenance equipment. Equipment varies by department but includes backhoes, dump truck, sewer cleaning equipment, snow removal and other assigned equipment. Incumbents work under general supervision of lead workers, supervisors and/or superintendents. Starting wage for this non‑exempt position ranges between $25.75 to $29.50 per hour (80 hours bi‑weekly), depending on candidate qualifications. Working hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates excavating equipment to prepare sites for concrete construction, utility facility installations/repairs, flood control, landscaping and other public works such as backhoes, tractors and hand excavation tools.
Operates a variety of public works maintenance equipment such as snowplow equipment, utility line flushing equipment, rodding machine, portable steam boiler, pumps, saws, dump truck, tampers, jack hammer and other assigned equipment.
Monitors equipment operation for malfunctions, notifies supervisory personnel regarding the need for repairs, performs routine maintenance such as fueling and lubricating, and may assist with field repairs or perform minor repairs.
May instruct others at the job site.
Participates in work safety training.
Participates in on‑call rotation.
May respond to emergencies.
Records maintenance and repair work to appropriate records.
Recommends sewer inspection, replacement and repair needs.
Determines cleaning locations with maps.
Prepares sewer televising orders.
Determines cleaning sequence and schedule.
Maintains regular and predictable on‑site attendance.
Additional Tasks
Flags traffic at work sites.
Cleans equipment.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, with two to three years heavy equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid commercial driver’s license required or ability to obtain within 30 days on the job.
CPR, First Aid and confined space entry certifications required.
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing highly skilled movements.
Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort, including climbing, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefit plans (traditional or high deductible with HSA).
Wisconsin Retirement Plan with 7.20% employer contribution.
Deferred compensation.
Roth IRA.
Life, accident and income continuation insurance.
Voluntary dental and vision plans.
Paid holidays (10), vacations, and sick leave (up to 12 days per year).
Selected candidate is subject to background check, post‑offer/pre‑employment drug screen, physical and job screen. Applications must be received by January 4, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi. The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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