City of Stoughton
Join the City of Stoughton as a Streets Machine Operator!
The City of Stoughton, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Operator to join our Public Works Department.
This is a great opportunity to work close to home, with a consistent schedule and excellent benefits.
Why Join Us?
Regular work schedule with evenings at home and half-day Fridays, depending on weather and operational needs.
Excellent benefits, including: Wisconsin Retirement System, No premium for dental insurance, Low medical premiums and out-of-pocket costs, Free Anytime Fitness membership
What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a self-motivated, responsible individual with strong communication skills who can work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
About the Role: As a Streets Machine Operator, you’ll work within the City of Stoughton and its surrounding service area. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on maintaining the City’s public spaces. The Streets Machine Operator plays a vital role in maintaining safe, functional, and attractive city infrastructure. This position involves operating a wide range of heavy and light equipment to perform street repair, snow and ice removal, stormwater system upkeep, and general public works activities. The operator ensures reliable transportation routes, supports effective stormwater management, and contributes to the upkeep of parks, bridges, signage, and other public assets.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating and maintaining equipment for street repair, snow plowing, and debris removal.
Performing seasonal tasks such as sanding/salting, leaf and brush collection, and storm water maintenance.
Supporting traffic safety through pavement marking, signage installation, and signal/light maintenance.
Assisting with tree trimming, park maintenance, and community event support.
Upholding safety standards and engaging with citizens regarding closures or repairs.
This position requires adaptability to seasonal demands, participation in on-call emergencies, and collaboration across Public Works divisions. The Streets Machine Operator directly contributes to the City’s commitment to safe travel, effective stormwater management, and well‑maintained public spaces.
Schedule Details
Regular schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Fridays, 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Additional hours: Evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs. Hours worked beyond 40 per week and all weekend hours are compensated at a higher pay rate.
Position Details
Full-time, non-exempt position
Starting hourly rate: $25.00 - $31.19
Includes an excellent benefits package
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Responsibilities (Detailed)
Performs street repair and maintenance, including pothole patching, asphalt work, gravel work, and pavement marking assistance.
Operates a variety of machines such as dump trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 lbs., aerial bucket trucks, loaders, skid steers, sweepers, rollers, and related heavy/light equipment.
Performs routine equipment maintenance tasks such as fueling, checking fluid levels, replacing belts and filters, changing oil, and greasing chassis. Repairing and changing tires. Making new hydraulic hoses, etc., and perform routine maintenance tasks as directed.
Performs seasonal tasks including snow plowing, sanding/salting, leaf collection, brush collection, and debris removal.
Locates storm water infrastructure for the diggers hotline.
Collects and disposes of garbage from park areas, parking lots, streets and greenways.
Performs bridge maintenance/repair tasks.
Plows and/or salts all city streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots in accordance with winter road and sidewalk procedures and snow emergency ordinance.
Sweeps debris from streets, parking lots and alleys.
Paints all street markings in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Participates in on-going equipment and safety training.
Removal and trimming of trees within city right‑away, parks and other city owned properties.
Cutting, chipping and removal of brush and yard waste.
Prepares work sites. Erects warning signs and secures area. Maintains knowledge of and implements safety procedures according to MUTCD.
Contacts citizens to inform them of street closings/repairs and tree trimming operations.
Performs the maintenance, making, inventory and installation of street signs according to MUTCD standards.
Maintains traffic signals, crosswalk devices and downtown streetlights.
Cleans, maintains, and repairs storm sewers, inlets, culverts, drainage ditches, and basins.
Assists with erosion control measures and storm water system inspections.
Operates vacuum equipment, pumps, and related storm water maintenance tools.
Assists Clerk with elections. May assist with opening and closing of polls.
Participates in on-call status and emergencies.
Completes and maintains work orders and time sheets.
Assists mechanic with machinery maintenance.
Perform building maintenance and repairs.
Perform concrete flatwork.
Additional Duties (may be shared or performed by other employees)
Assists other City departments with moving furniture, books, etc.
Removes road hazards, dead animals.
Notifies digger’s hotline of digging operations.
General landscaping.
Assist in mowing and cleaning up of parks and greenways.
Assist with pre‑and‑post‑season maintenance of city parks.
Assist parks department with large projects (i.e., new playgrounds, ball diamonds, trails).
Assist civic organizations in helping them with varying activities as directed (i.e., putting up banners, Christmas lights, Syttende Mai activities).
Cemetery maintenance.
Install/remove City piers (Spring and Fall).
Ability to work with a variety of carpentry, cement and other hand tools required for jobs.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preference given to those candidates who possess one or more of the following: vocational/technical training in street maintenance, one to two years of heavy equipment operating experience.
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or will be required to be obtained after hire.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.
Must have a valid driver’s license. A commercial driver’s license, Class A (pintle hitch) and Class B, with air brakes, and tanker endorsement is required and preferred at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain such licensure within one year of employment.
Language Skills
Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and sort information. Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as work orders, grade sheets, hazardous materials lists, safety manuals and procedures, construction specifications, blueprints, equipment operating manuals, time sheets, maps, vehicle logs, accident reports, technical operating manuals, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, Department personnel, law enforcement personnel, contractors, tree trimmers, and other city employees.
Ability to help and teach seasonal workers with various duties.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards.
Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Position Functions
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as motor grader loaders, backhoes, dump truck with plows, sanders and wings, street sweepers, truck mounted leaf vacuum, skid steer, tractors, stump grinder grubber, common mechanic’s hand tools, transit, chain saw, brush chipper, welder, cutting torches, jack hammers, air tools, hydraulic jack, grinder, and other equipment as needed in job performance. Ability to perform routine repairs on complex equipment and machinery.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements involved in repair and maintenance tasks.
Ability to exert heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling over 100 pounds.
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 ingredients.
TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to work under conditions which require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes (occasionally ranging from cold below minus 20 degrees F or heat above 90 degrees F), noise levels (intermittently between 50-85 decibels), odors, toxic grease and oils, dust, fumes, moving machinery, moving vehicles, elevated heights (on structures, ladders and scaffolds up to 25 feet), vibrations, electrical equipment, electrical currents.
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This is a great opportunity to work close to home, with a consistent schedule and excellent benefits.
Why Join Us?
Regular work schedule with evenings at home and half-day Fridays, depending on weather and operational needs.
Excellent benefits, including: Wisconsin Retirement System, No premium for dental insurance, Low medical premiums and out-of-pocket costs, Free Anytime Fitness membership
What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a self-motivated, responsible individual with strong communication skills who can work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
About the Role: As a Streets Machine Operator, you’ll work within the City of Stoughton and its surrounding service area. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on maintaining the City’s public spaces. The Streets Machine Operator plays a vital role in maintaining safe, functional, and attractive city infrastructure. This position involves operating a wide range of heavy and light equipment to perform street repair, snow and ice removal, stormwater system upkeep, and general public works activities. The operator ensures reliable transportation routes, supports effective stormwater management, and contributes to the upkeep of parks, bridges, signage, and other public assets.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating and maintaining equipment for street repair, snow plowing, and debris removal.
Performing seasonal tasks such as sanding/salting, leaf and brush collection, and storm water maintenance.
Supporting traffic safety through pavement marking, signage installation, and signal/light maintenance.
Assisting with tree trimming, park maintenance, and community event support.
Upholding safety standards and engaging with citizens regarding closures or repairs.
This position requires adaptability to seasonal demands, participation in on-call emergencies, and collaboration across Public Works divisions. The Streets Machine Operator directly contributes to the City’s commitment to safe travel, effective stormwater management, and well‑maintained public spaces.
Schedule Details
Regular schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Fridays, 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Additional hours: Evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs. Hours worked beyond 40 per week and all weekend hours are compensated at a higher pay rate.
Position Details
Full-time, non-exempt position
Starting hourly rate: $25.00 - $31.19
Includes an excellent benefits package
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Responsibilities (Detailed)
Performs street repair and maintenance, including pothole patching, asphalt work, gravel work, and pavement marking assistance.
Operates a variety of machines such as dump trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 lbs., aerial bucket trucks, loaders, skid steers, sweepers, rollers, and related heavy/light equipment.
Performs routine equipment maintenance tasks such as fueling, checking fluid levels, replacing belts and filters, changing oil, and greasing chassis. Repairing and changing tires. Making new hydraulic hoses, etc., and perform routine maintenance tasks as directed.
Performs seasonal tasks including snow plowing, sanding/salting, leaf collection, brush collection, and debris removal.
Locates storm water infrastructure for the diggers hotline.
Collects and disposes of garbage from park areas, parking lots, streets and greenways.
Performs bridge maintenance/repair tasks.
Plows and/or salts all city streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots in accordance with winter road and sidewalk procedures and snow emergency ordinance.
Sweeps debris from streets, parking lots and alleys.
Paints all street markings in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Participates in on-going equipment and safety training.
Removal and trimming of trees within city right‑away, parks and other city owned properties.
Cutting, chipping and removal of brush and yard waste.
Prepares work sites. Erects warning signs and secures area. Maintains knowledge of and implements safety procedures according to MUTCD.
Contacts citizens to inform them of street closings/repairs and tree trimming operations.
Performs the maintenance, making, inventory and installation of street signs according to MUTCD standards.
Maintains traffic signals, crosswalk devices and downtown streetlights.
Cleans, maintains, and repairs storm sewers, inlets, culverts, drainage ditches, and basins.
Assists with erosion control measures and storm water system inspections.
Operates vacuum equipment, pumps, and related storm water maintenance tools.
Assists Clerk with elections. May assist with opening and closing of polls.
Participates in on-call status and emergencies.
Completes and maintains work orders and time sheets.
Assists mechanic with machinery maintenance.
Perform building maintenance and repairs.
Perform concrete flatwork.
Additional Duties (may be shared or performed by other employees)
Assists other City departments with moving furniture, books, etc.
Removes road hazards, dead animals.
Notifies digger’s hotline of digging operations.
General landscaping.
Assist in mowing and cleaning up of parks and greenways.
Assist with pre‑and‑post‑season maintenance of city parks.
Assist parks department with large projects (i.e., new playgrounds, ball diamonds, trails).
Assist civic organizations in helping them with varying activities as directed (i.e., putting up banners, Christmas lights, Syttende Mai activities).
Cemetery maintenance.
Install/remove City piers (Spring and Fall).
Ability to work with a variety of carpentry, cement and other hand tools required for jobs.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preference given to those candidates who possess one or more of the following: vocational/technical training in street maintenance, one to two years of heavy equipment operating experience.
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or will be required to be obtained after hire.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.
Must have a valid driver’s license. A commercial driver’s license, Class A (pintle hitch) and Class B, with air brakes, and tanker endorsement is required and preferred at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain such licensure within one year of employment.
Language Skills
Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and sort information. Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as work orders, grade sheets, hazardous materials lists, safety manuals and procedures, construction specifications, blueprints, equipment operating manuals, time sheets, maps, vehicle logs, accident reports, technical operating manuals, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, Department personnel, law enforcement personnel, contractors, tree trimmers, and other city employees.
Ability to help and teach seasonal workers with various duties.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards.
Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Position Functions
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as motor grader loaders, backhoes, dump truck with plows, sanders and wings, street sweepers, truck mounted leaf vacuum, skid steer, tractors, stump grinder grubber, common mechanic’s hand tools, transit, chain saw, brush chipper, welder, cutting torches, jack hammers, air tools, hydraulic jack, grinder, and other equipment as needed in job performance. Ability to perform routine repairs on complex equipment and machinery.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements involved in repair and maintenance tasks.
Ability to exert heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling over 100 pounds.
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 ingredients.
TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to work under conditions which require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes (occasionally ranging from cold below minus 20 degrees F or heat above 90 degrees F), noise levels (intermittently between 50-85 decibels), odors, toxic grease and oils, dust, fumes, moving machinery, moving vehicles, elevated heights (on structures, ladders and scaffolds up to 25 feet), vibrations, electrical equipment, electrical currents.
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