DPW Equipment Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us! Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City Teams. De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley.

De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023. As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building.

De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.

This position will perform manual labor and equipment operation to assist with road repairs, snow removal, garbage and recycling collection, and other assignments to assist with overall department operations.

The typical work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work‑life balance and supports alternative work arrangements (i.e., four 10‑hour days or five 8‑hour days). In addition, new employees receive three weeks of vacation time and four floating holidays per year beginning on the first day of work (prorated the first year).

• Minimum Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  One or more years in the operation of CDL and light equipment. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Other Requirements:
  Valid, unencumbered Wisconsin Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License, with air brake restriction lifted, "N" (tank vehicle) endorsement, and safe driving record.

Per Hour, Depending On Qualifications, Plus Excellent Benefits Package.

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $27.60 – $39.43 per hour, depending on qualifications. The City of De Pere rewards employees for exceptional work performance with a pay‑for‑performance incentive program. Employees may be awarded a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off for exceptional work performance. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee contributions.

Apply online erewi.gov/Jobs. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a formal review of all applications will start on approximately March 2, 2026. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.