Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Salary

$50,835.20 - $67,100.80 Annually

Location

400 Myron Street, Wausau, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202600537

Department

Public Works

Division

Construction & Maintenance Division

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose of the Position

Do you enjoy running heavy equipment, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day?

The City of Wausau is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to help build, maintain, and improve the streets, utilities, and public infrastructure our community depends on every day. From road construction and excavation to snow removal and emergency response, youll operate a variety of heavy construction equipment while working alongside an experienced Public Works team that takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and serving the community.

If youre looking for a career where your skills make a visible impact and every day brings something different, wed love to have you on our team.

This full-time, year-round position starts at $24.44 per hour or higher depending on qualifications. The regular schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, Wisconsin Retirement System participation, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and opportunities for continued training and professional development.

Join a team that takes pride in maintaining the streets, infrastructure, and public spaces that make Wausau a great place to live and work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As an Equipment Operator, youll play a key role in maintaining and improving Wausaus public infrastructure. Typical responsibilities include:

• Safely operating a variety of heavy construction equipment used in roadway, utility, and infrastructure maintenance projects.
• Performing grading, excavation, paving, drainage, snow and ice control, and other Public Works operations.
• Inspecting and performing routine servicing and minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Evaluating job site conditions and selecting appropriate equipment and work methods to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Supporting construction and maintenance projects through equipment operation and manual labor as needed.
• Responding to severe weather, emergencies, and other situations requiring Public Works assistance.
• Working collaboratively with an experienced team committed to safety, quality workmanship, and exceptional public service.

Minimum Requirements

Were looking for individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to safety, teamwork, and quality.

To be considered, applicants must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience in roadway maintenance, construction, excavation, utility work, heavy equipment operation, or a related field.
• A valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with N endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as:

• Motor graders
• Excavators/backhoes
• Front-end loaders
• Skid steers
• Dump trucks
• Similar heavy construction equipment

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a candidate becomes a finalist for consideration or a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant's application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits for Full-Time General (Non-Represented) Employees:

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care
• Annual Biometric Health Screenings - free to employees under the health plan
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Long Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program - Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee
• 10 Paid Holidays Off include: New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve Day.
• Paid Leaves
• Vacation accrual starts at 4.6154 bi-weekly for a total of 15 days annually! Vacation accrual increases at 5, 10, and 15 years of service. New employees may borrow up to half of their annual vacation accrual amount during the first six months of employment.
• 3 Personal Holidays upon hire and every January
• Perfect Attendance
• Sick Leave accrual bi-weekly at 3.6923 hours with a maximum accrual of 1,064 hours that never expires.

01

What is the highest level of education that you have received?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Skills Certificate/Technical Diploma
• Some College/No Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of experience in roadway maintenance, construction, excavation, utility work, or related heavy equipment operation do you currently possess?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

03

Please indicate the class of drivers license that you currently possess (check all that apply):

• D
• A
• B
• C
• I currently have a CDL learners permit
• None of these

Required Question

Employer City of Wausau

Address 407 Grant Street

Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403

Phone 715-261-6630

Website https://www.wausauwi.gov/