Village of Lake Delton Public Works
The Village of Lake Delton Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Public Works 2.
Nature of Position:
This is a semi-skilled and skilled position that requires flexibility in skill sets and job assignments. Work would include, but is not limited to: the general maintenance and repair of public streets, sanitary sewers, sewer lift stations and pumps, storm sewers, sidewalks, municipal buildings, lakes and rivers, parks, ball diamonds, cemetery, equipment and vehicles, and other Public Works Department related duties. This position would also include snow and ice removal from Village streets, sidewalks and parking lots. The ideal candidate would be well rounded in both mechanical ability and equipment operation. Experience in electrical wiring, motors, and controls would be a plus. Any plumbing experience, including sewage pumps, would also be an asset. This position reports to and is under supervision of the Director of Public Works, as well as, receives direction from the Public Works Shop Foreman. This is a full-time position, with a 40 hour work week, as well as occasional overtime.
Examples of Essential Job Functions:
Operate and maintain various types of heavy equipment including the following: backhoe, dump truck, snowplow, dump truck salter/sander, skidsteer, front-end loader, roller, brush mower, bucket truck, blacktop patch trailer, sewer cleaning truck, excavator, wood chipper, leaf vacuum, mosquito sprayer, and other equipment and attachments.
Operate and maintain various types of hand tools and power tools including, but not limited to: chainsaw, concrete saw, power drill, sawzall, circular saw, pressure washer, snowblower, weed trimmer, and other related power and hand tools.
Operate dump trucks and pickup trucks to haul a variety of products, and to plow snow and spread salt on Village streets and property.
Clean, repair, and inspect sanitary sewer infrastructure. This would include pump stations, residential grinder pumps, sewer mains, manholes, sewage pumps and motors, and other related equipment.
Clean, repair, and inspect stormwater infrastructure, including: ditches, gutters, inlets, outfalls, detention and retention facilities, mainline, branchline, and other related structures.
Perform a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks to Village owned buildings and facilities. These tasks may include: general internal and external building maintenance, brush mowing, tree trimming, landscaping, and other correlated tasks.
Maintain and repair Village streets and sidewalks. This work may include: asphalt and concrete removal and patching, sidewalk repairs, curb and gutter repairs, snowplowing, salting, tree trimming and removal, street light repair, and other related activities.
Maintain park facilities and structures, including: ball diamonds, playground equipment, shelters, beaches, and bathrooms.
Assist in the pickup and recycling of residential yard waste, such as: leaves, grass clippings, and tree trimmings.
Assist in cemetery upkeep, including burials.
Maintain shoreline, beaches, dams, and duckweed removal of the lake and connecting rivers and creeks.
Perform other related Public Works duties as assigned.
Special Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid Class B or A Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain it.
Residency within a 20 mile radius of the Village of Lake Delton would be preferred, but not limited to.
Work Requirements
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Possess the ability to perform duties independently, as needed.
Interact, effectively communicate, and maintain good relationships with the public and members of the community.
Perform a wide variety of physical tasks and ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and other potentially hazardous conditions for extended periods of time, in all types of weather conditions and times of the day or night. Furthermore, ability to select and properly use any and all personal protective equipment, traffic deterrent, and warning devices to prevent injury or unsafe conditions.
Ability to consistently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and ,on occasion, lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Possess skill in the safe and effective operation, care, and maintenance of equipment and tools.
Ability to be on a rotating on-call schedule. This schedule would be outside normal working hours for a period of 7 days, including weekends and some holidays that may fall on an employee’s scheduled on-call week.
Ability to periodically work outside of scheduled work hours.
The Village of Lake Delton offers a great benefit package, as well as, takes part in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Application: Village of Lake Delton Employment Application 2023
Please submit your completed resume and/or application no later than 3/31/2023 by email to jputtkamer@lakedelton.org, or by mailing it to: Village of Lake Delton ℅ Jason Puttkamer P.O. Box 87, Lake Delton WI, 53940-0087
Download Application: PollWorkerApp
WANTED: POLL WORKERS TO BE A PART OF THE ELECTION DAY TEAM
The Village of Lake Delton is looking for RESPONSIBLE, NONPARTISAN, HARDWORKING people to help with a VERY IMPORTANT part of the Election Process ….. POLL WORKERS!
WHAT ARE POLL WORKERS? Poll workers are local voters, appointed by the Village Board to make up the “ELECTION BOARD” for Village of Lake Delton. They are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place on Election Day. Poll workers are sworn to see that the election process is administered fairly, efficiently, and according to WISCONSIN STATUTES and FEDERAL LAWS. Being a poll worker is a very important part of the election process and each worker must understand and follow the election laws.
HOW ARE POLL WORKERS SELECTED? Anyone interested can complete and sign the attached application and return it to the Clerk’s office. When the application is received, your name will be added to our file of those willing to serve. If you are selected to work, you will be required to complete training sessions and you will be notified far enough in advance of an election so that you can make arrangements for that day.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All workers are required to arrive at the polling place by 6:45 A.M. on Election Day. You should bring food, beverages and medications needed for the day as you will not be able to leave except in an emergency. We will provide lunch. You are required to remain until all post-election work is completed and the Clerk or Deputy Clerk releases you. When the election has been secured and all work has been shared and completed (after 9:00pm), your workday is over. Remember the polling place is open for voting 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
WILL THERE BE A TRAINING CLASS? YES! If you are selected to work, you will be REQUIRED to attend training classes. Wisconsin law requires training once every two years
SPECIAL ABILITIES ARE NECESSARY AND REQUIRED TO BE A POLL WORKER! YOU MUST:
• Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Village of Lake Delton. If over 18 must be a registered voter. (High School Students over age 16 with Principal and Parents’ Permission)
• Be able to speak, read and write the English language. Have the ability to distribute the correct ballot to each voter, and complete certain forms as well as any other assigned duties. Be able to hear and communicate with workers and voters.
• Have patience and the special ability to deal with the public courteously and efficiently.
• Handle voters with special needs or disabilities with extra patience and diligence.
• Have transportation to the polling place and poll worker training classes.
• Be available to work at a polling place beginning at 6:45 AM and stay until all work is completed. The Clerk will release you when ALL work is completed. (Voting hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.)
• There could be long periods of sitting and/or standing when extra busy.
• Be able to lift and assemble the voting equipment weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Refrain from any comments or discussion concerning a voter, a voter’s party preference, a candidate or issue, with either a voter or fellow poll worker, while working at the polls. You MUST remain nonpartisan during working hours.
WILL I BE PAID? YES! You will be paid for attending training classes and working Election Day. Compensation for training and serving on election day is $10.00 per hour.
***Every poll worker position is essential on Election Day. Any person selected must be willing to work and keep those days clear of any other appointments, if possible. If a poll worker is absolutely unable to work on any Election Day, our office must be notified immediately so that we may have time to appoint/train another worker.
Scheduled Elections:
Even numbered years –Spring Primary – 3rd Tuesday in February
Spring Election- 1 st Tuesday in April
Partisan Primary – 2nd Tuesday in August
General Election – 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
Odd numbered years – Spring Primary – 3rd Tuesday in February
Spring Election – 1st Tuesday in April