Job Description

SALARY RANGE

$11.65 - $23.31

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County Airport is looking to hire up to 24 temporary, part-time workers to perform snow/de-icing duties and other related grounds maintenance work.

This position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Position is an on-call basis spread across two shifts. 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve.

For further information on the Airport, check out our web page and social media platforms:

• Airport | Waukesha County

• Facebook: WaukeshaCountyAirport

• Twitter: @WaukeshaAirport

• LinkedIn: Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field

The recruitment will remain open until the positions have been filled.

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Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

Example of Duties

• Operates equipment for snow removal and de-icing under adverse weather conditions. Inspects, maintains, and operates daily assigned equipment to ensure continued safe and efficient operation of the airport.

• May be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, accidents, fires.

• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with coworkers, airport users, service providers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.

• Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for airport grounds maintenance.

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions.

• Ability to climb in and out of elevated equipment without support several times throughout shift.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.

• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

• Ability to respond at any time to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, and fires.

You must meet these Minimum Training and Experience requirements:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.

• Valid driver's license.

• Possess mechanical aptitude.

• Work experience in airport and/or other facility grounds maintenance, and the operation of a variety of related trucks and equipment is highly desirable.

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver's License is highly desirable.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.