PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Assist or perform as the supervisor in coordinating and training small crews of employees in performing routine and repetitive duties.  
• Operate various types of moderately complex maintenance equipment and frequently participates in the work performed. Work assignments require operation of lower classification equipment and perform preventive maintenance on such equipment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates front-end loader, mechanical sweeper, leaf loader, crew cabs, stake body truck, flusher, skid steerer, garbage and dump trucks; tractor or riding mower.
• Trains small crew of unskilled workers, clean up oil spills, respond to special complaints relating to unmarked hazardous materials, dead animals, poison ivy, bed bugs and similar items as part of the duties.
• Assist with City’ events, snow removal and hurricane or flood debris removal.
• Apply salt and brine applications to City street.
• Washes and performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles.  Performs all related work as required by the supervisor.
• Possess and maintain a valid “CDL” Class “A” driver’s license with an active medical examiner’s certificate, Tanker endorsement preferred, a good driving record, and ability to pass drug screening as mandated by Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency with experience in the operation of complex maintenance equipment; 2 or more years’ experience operating a frontend loader and mechanical sweeper or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods of operating related heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws, and City street layouts.  Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to detect defects in equipment. Ability to make minor repairs to equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skilled in the removal of hazardous solid waste and refuse.
• Skilled in operating front end loader, skid steerer and mechanical sweeper.  Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Good knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:         

• Regularly works in outside weather conditions.  Works in inclement weather.  Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. 
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE CITY OF WILMINGTON COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The City of Wilmington is committed to providing a robust healthcare portfolio to meet the needs of our employees and their families and is pleased to offer coverage on your first day of employment. Helping you understand the benefits we offer is important to us. Please refer to our Employee Benefits website to view all healthcare plans, vendor information, resources, and benefit rates.

Medical Insurance: Highmark BCBS of Delaware. City of Wilmington offers 2 medical plans, PPO II (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization).

Dental Insurance: MetLife. City of Wilmington offers three dental plans, Dental Plan 1, 2, and 3.

Vision Plan: Unum (Powered by EyeMed). City of Wilmington offers two vision plans, Basic Vision coverage which is available if you enroll in medical insurance. Basic Vision Coverage which is no cost, and the Buy-Up Vision coverage is available at an additional cost.

Additional Benefits: The City of Wilmington also offers other valuable benefits such as Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability. Employer Provided HRA’s, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional whole and term life insurances, short term disability and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Opt-Out Cash Back Incentive Program: Employees who choose to enroll in medical or dental coverage other than the City’s and can provide proof of this medical coverage may be eligible to receive additional income.

Wellness: We enjoy staying healthy together! Therefore, we have an engaging calendar of wellness events throughout the year for employees, retirees and their families. To learn more, check out our Employee Perks page.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: At least eight (8) hours* of vacation per month after the completion of the first six (6) months* of continuous employment until the next January 1. Each January 1 thereafter, employee will be credited with at least ninety-six (96) hours* of vacation for the calendar year, until the completion of five (5) years of continuous service.

Holiday: Eligible employees receive holiday pay from date of hire, View City Holidays

Life Insurance: The City agrees to provide term life insurance for each eligible employee for a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) at no cost.

Pension: Eligible employees are able to participate in the State Pension Plan you will contribute 6% of your bi-weekly base pay.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional employee contributory plan available.

Live Near Your Work Program: Homebuyer Assistance program to provide up to $4,000 in homebuyers assistance for newly hired employees, first time homebuyers, and those employees choosing to purchase a residence in one of the City’s unique and culture-blended neighborhoods.

Tuition Reimbursement: The City encourages employee self-development and continuing education and provides a reimbursement program for eligible employees annually for qualified college or certification courses taken that year.

Teleworking/Remote Work*: Eligible employees qualify for a hybrid schedule upon approval through the city’s teleworking policy. The City is committed to increasing employee productivity and improving talent recruitment by providing employees with work alternatives that enable eligible employees to meet their work and family needs.

PSLF Program Eligible Employer: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click PSLF Loan Forgiveness.

*Benefits for employees under collective bargaining agreements or appointed positions may vary.