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📣 Job Opening 🛠️

Public Works Laborer 


Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Pay: $22.00–$26.00/hour (Based on Qualifications)
Application Deadline: Open until filled — applications reviewed weekly

🛠️ Position Overview

The Village of Cambridge seeks qualified candidates that have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated, detail oriented with good organizational skills to serve as a Public Works Laborer. This position will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations and maintenance of Village parks, buildings and streets, including snow/ice removal and mowing. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of Village parks (lawn mowing, tree trimming, landscaping, etc.)
  • Maintenance and repair of Village buildings (cleaning, repairs, improvements, etc.) 
  • Performing or assisting with general street maintenance of Village roads/sidewalks
    (Evaluating, inspecting, performing repairs, Etc.)
  • Performing or assisting with the repair and maintenance of Village vehicles and equipment (Fluid changes, part replacements, tune ups, etc.)
  • Performing or assisting the Utility Superintendent as needed (jetting sewers, water main breaks, hydrant exercising, etc.)
  • Evaluating and providing input into the acquisition of new tools and equipment
  • Supporting winter snow and ice removal operations
  • Corresponding verbally and in writing in a professional manner with elected officials, residents, staff and other agencies
  • Participation in a week at a time 24/7 on-call rotation
  • General manual labor and other duties as assigned

🧰 Qualifications – Skills & Knowledge

Minimum:

  • Ability to perform physical/manual labor (lifting, pulling, climbing, standing, and walking)
  • Ability to work under various outdoor weather and working conditions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the general public, board members, administration, supervisors, other Village employees, construction contractors, and others
  • Ability to take direction, facilitate communication, resolve problems, work individually and as a part of a team
  •  Ability to serve a week at a time 24/7 on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with arboriculture
  • Experience with municipal water testing and municipal water/sewer operations
  • Experience with small & large engine repair
  • A working knowledge of ArcGIS
  • Ability to complete locate requests
  • Familiarity with computer programs including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

🎓 Qualifications – Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

Minimum:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class B License with Air Brake or higher

Preferred:

  • Experience with snow and ice removal and response
  • Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, etc.
  • WIDNR groundwater and distribution, zeolite softening, and iron removal certifications
  • Chainsaw safety certification/class

 

🕒 Work Schedule & Environment

  • Standard Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • This position also requires the employee to work week-long rotating on-call shifts, which include weekends and occasional holidays

Physical & Environmental Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Stand and walk
  • Occasionally sit
  • Frequently handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear

The employee must:

  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision Requirements

  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

  • Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions
  • Is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
  • Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
  • Encounters a noise level that is often loud

📬 How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume to:
Lucy Peterson
📧 Email: lpeterson@cambridgewi.gov
📬 Mail: Village of Cambridge, PO Box 99, Cambridge, WI 53523
Subject Line: Public Laborer Application

Note: Final candidates may be required to pass a physical exam, background check, and drug screening.

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer


The Village of Cambridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Village and the employee. This job description is intended to describe the functions and minimum requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. In addition, the Village reserves the right to add, change or delete functions of this position at any time. This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions for this position.