Light Equipment Operator Job Opening
Human Resources
9229 W. Loomis Road
Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: 414-427-7505
Fax: 414-425-6428
Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Application deadline: 9 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026
The City of Franklin is currently looking for a full-time Light Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department.
Essential Duties: Operate medium duty and light duty trucks and other municipal equipment in various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies. Plan route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment. Assist in installing and replacing road and street signs. Perform routine and basic maintenance on city facilities. Cut weeds, mow lawns, prune trees, plant trees, trim shrubs, remove trees, apply fertilizers, topsoil and seed public lands. Pick up brush and trash from city streets and public grounds. Set concrete forms, pour and finish concrete. Tuck point, repair or rebuild storm sewer catch basins and manholes. Install storm sewers. Patch and crack seal roadways. Repair street curb and sidewalks. Operate jackhammers, brush clippers, mowers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain the public infrastructure. Perform maintenance on city parks and bike trails, install playground equipment. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Keep records of work completed. Perform other related, similar or logical duties as assigned or required by the supervisor. View full job description.
Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, one (1) year previous experience involving the use of light equipment and medium duty dump trucks, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
Certifications: Must possess a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL License with N endorsement. MANDATORY: After employment, employees will be required to attend City sponsored safety, health and job training seminars, i.e.; Personal Protection Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Competent Person, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communications, First Aid/CPR, or any other course or training required by the Department of Commerce or City necessary for an employee to safely, skillfully and productively perform their job.
Hours: 40 hours per week (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; may include some nights and weekends).
Starting Wages: $25.54 to $30.52/hour (up to $33.20 depending on qualifications and years of experience)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), 457 retirement account, Paid Time Off (vacation days, holidays, personal days and sick days); clothing allowance.
Applicants interested in this position may apply by completing/submitting an online application by 9 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026. Questions can be directed to Blake Wieting, Human Resources Administrator / 414-427-7505.