EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HIGHWAY)
(Shift schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) PURPOSE: The position of Equipment Operator performs duties in the operation and maintenance of streets and related infrastructure. This position performs customer service, semi-skilled, and manual labor. The incumbent is responsible for all snow plowing operations and must be available for all snow plowing operations and call ins. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs snow plowing and ice control. Performs street maintenance functions including: crack sealing, road patching, culvert replacement, tree removal and filling potholes. Performs mowing and turf maintenance including: roadsides, parkways, and boulevards. Performs storm sewer and ditch maintenance. Performs work on mason crew, laying brick, building catch basins, and performing other related mason work, including heavy lifting. Performs tree trimming and removal. Ability to trim, prune, and remove trees, including stump removal. Assists with brush control and debris removal from easements and waterways. Operates various pieces of motorized equipment, trucks, and tools related to assigned duties including: dump trucks, backhoes, end loaders, brush chippers, street sweepers, and other heavy equipment. Ability to be available in adverse weather conditions for emergency maintenance of streets and City right-of-ways. Assists with the operation of the City's Recycling Center. Performs street light and sign maintenance including: installation and repairs of street signs, guardrails and all areas of maintenance relating to roadways and City-owned properties. Performs preventative maintenance on division equipment. Ability to make minor equipment repairs and assist with major equipment repair work, as assigned. Ability to work in an aerial bucket at heights up to 50 feet. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and subsequent legislation. REQUIREMENTS: Equipment Operator II: At least 6 years’ experience operating approximately 75% of the City’s heavy equipment, motorized equipment, trucks, and tools including: a minimum 26,000 lb. GVW truck with plow and wing, articulated end loader, skid steer, backhoe and street maintenance equipment. Capable of skillfully operating 8 out of 10 pieces of equipment without direction or supervision to include front end loader; JCB loader/backhoe; Liebherr backhoe; patrol trucks/plows; pavement roller; skid steer; sweepers; Vermeer horizontal grinder; Finn sprayer and/ branch chipper. Knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) endorsement for Classes A,B,C. Ability to perform manual labor (bend, stoop, handle equipment, and lift a minimum of 100 pounds); work from a height of at least 50 feet; withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and work conditions; and possess short/long distance vision. Ability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays, including emergency call ins. Equipment Operator I: At least 3 years’ experience operating approximately 50% of the City’s heavy equipment, motorized equipment, trucks and tools including: a 26,000 lb. GVW truck with plow and wing, articulated end loader, skid steer, and backhoe. Capable of skillfully operating 4 out of 10 pieces of equipment without direction or supervision to include front end loader; JCB loader/backhoe; Liebherr backhoe; patrol trucks/plows; pavement roller; skid steer; sweepers; Vermeer horizontal grinder; Finn sprayer; and/ branch chipper. Knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) endorsement for Classes A,B,C. Ability to perform manual labor (bend, stoop, handle equipment, and lift a minimum of 100 pounds); work from a height of at least 50 feet; withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and work conditions; and possess short/long distance vision. Ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays, including emergency call ins. Equipment Operator-In-Training: Knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) endorsement (Classes B, C). Knowledge and ability to proficiently operate approximately 25% of the City’s heavy equipment, motorized equipment, trucks and tools including: a 26,000 lb. GVW truck with plow and wing, articulated end loader and skid steer. Ability to perform manual labor (bend, stoop, handle equipment, lift a minimum of 100 pounds); work from a height of at least 50 feet; withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and work conditions; and possess short/long distance vision. Ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays, including emergency call in. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered. 2026 PAY RANGE: Equipment Operator II: Pay Range 123 is $33.58 - $38.40 Equipment Operator I: Pay Range 121 is $31.04 - $35.49 Equipment Operator-In-Training: Pay Range 115 is $24.53-$28.06 (Appointments are usually made at the beginning of the range). Applications will be accepted through SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026. This deadline may be extended to meet the needs of the City. APPLY ONLINE through NEOGOV via the City of Brookfield’s website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us)
