Entry Level Occupational Safety Jobs in Wisconsin

Salary: $23.90 - $29.87 Hourly
Location : Environmental Services 51 E. 1st Street, Superior, WI
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 00370
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:00 PM Central
Job Definition
"Keep the Flow Moving." Join the City of Superior's team as a Light Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department - Environmental Services Division - Wastewater Operations.
Driver License/Endorsement Requirement: Must acquire, possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire date. The City can assist with this process - including the new Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Starting Wage Range: $23.90 base wage for Light Equipment Operator. Opportunities to work in higher paying positions.Work Location: Environmental Services Dept, 51 E. 1st Street, Superior, WI 54880
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and as needed otherwise (40 hours/week).
Benefits: The City of Superior offers a comprehensive benefit package. See BENEFITS tab for more information!
Purpose & Overview
Performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labor as well as skilled work of a varied nature in the operation of motorized equipment categorized as light equipment; does related work as required.
Employment Standards
General Responsibilities
1. Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Operate trailer mounted pumps and a trailer mounted pressure washer.
3. Maintain and clean facilities, equipment, structures, and pipes.
4. Assist in the repair, rehabilitation, inspection, and replacement of structures, pipes, pumps and related equipment.
5. Pick up refuse cans at facilities.
6. Perform painting as needed to include brush, roller, and non-commercial tools.
7. Assist Maintenance Technician and Engineering staff as required.
8. Fuel, clean, grease, maintain and inspect equipment.
9. Perform confined space entry with training and utilizing all related safety equipment.
10. Fill in for Plant Operator, which works rotating schedules/shifts as directed or assigned,
11. Operate a jackhammer, chain saw, and other small tools.
12. Perform tasks related to traffic control.
13. Complete daily logs, work orders, inspection reports, and other records or reports as required, providing complete documentation of necessary information.
14. Refer problems and citizen or customer complaints to Supervisor.
15. Respond to emergency and overtime call outs as required performing necessary activities and referring questions or problems to the Working Foreman or Supervisor.
16. Maintain facilities by plowing, snow blowing, and shoveling.
17. Operate truck under 26,000 pound limit.
18. Operate a front-end loader and backhoe with proper training.
19. Operate various equipment as required.
20. Assist in the operation of jetting and vactoring equipment.
21. Assist with pouring concrete and blacktop patching.
22. Observe safety precautions so as to prevent accidents to crew and equipment.
23. Use Maximo work order system.
24. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge

1. Maintenance and construction procedures, materials, and equipment.
2. Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing light equipment operator tasks.

Skills

1. Operate multi-purpose motorized equipment in a thorough, effective and efficient manner.
2. Use and care for tools and equipment used in general maintenance, construction and repair work.
3. Make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
4. Keep records for billing purposes.

Ability

1. Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
3. Work under adverse weather conditions.
4. Safely lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
5. Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Requirements/Special Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements
Any combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying for this position would be through:

1. Equivalent to high school graduation or possession of GED certification six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.
2. Six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.

Requires
Operation of multi-purpose light equipment.
ESD Wastewater Treatment employees must obtain a valid class B Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire.
No residency requirement.
Must pass a background investigation as required by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Must pass medical examination as required for the occupation unit including a lifting capacity test.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to drug/alcohol testing as prescribed by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Benefits included with this position:
1) Health/Dental Insurance: Will be effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The 2026 monthly health/dental insurance premiums (employee portion is 12.6%) to be deducted from the first 2 paychecks each month:
There are two health plans to choose from for 2026. Plan options and premiums are listed below. The premiums also include dental.
Medica - Passport Plan
Single: $142.66 (2 deductions of $71.33)
Employee + 1: $298.14 (2 deductions of $149.07)
Family: $456.44 (2 deductions of $228.22)
Medica - Essentia Choice Care Plan
Single: $115.02 (2 deductions of $57.51)
Employee + 1: $240.30 (2 deductions of $120.15)
Family: $368.32 (2 deductions of $184.16)
The City has a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The 2026 annual deductibles are: $3,400 for Single coverage & $6,800 for Employee+1 or Family coverage. The City will contribute $1,700/$3,400 of that annual deductible into your Health Savings Account (HSA) for 2026, which will carry over if not used and is always yours to use until spent. There is no proration on the deductible or the City's contribution.
2) WI Retirement System (WRS) - The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!: You will be required to make contributions to your WRS benefit at 7.20% (in 2026) of your gross wages. The City will contribute the balance of this benefit, 7.20% in 2026 (14.4% going into your retirement!).
3) Life Insurance: To be effective the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire. Basic coverage (= 1 x annual salary) paid by City (must enroll to receive), ability to purchase four additional units of coverage (= 4 x annual salary) plus spouse/dependent coverage.
4) Paid Time Off:
Sick Leave: For newly hired employees, will accumulate one sick leave day/month and is available immediately as accrued.
5) Vacation: For newly hired employees, seven days of vacation will be prorated from date of hire for use immediately.
6) Paid Parental Leave: Up to six weeks of paid parental leave is available to employees to use following the birth or adoption of an employee's child, or placement of a foster child.
7) Holidays: Eleven holidays off with pay each calendar year plus three floating holidays.
8) Longevity pay when eligible as follows:
After five (5) years of service, employees will receive $.20 per hour in addition to their base salary;
After ten (10) years of service, employees will receive $.30 per hour in addition to their base salary;
After fifteen (15) years of service, employees will receive $.45 per hour in addition to their base salary;
After twenty (20) years of service, employees will receive $.65 per hour in addition to their base salary;
After twenty five (25) years of service, employees will receive $.90 per hour in addition to their base salary.
Other benefit options include Deferred Compensation-457 plan, Roth 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Benefits, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Hospital Plan, and Term Life (all 100% employee contributed); Employee Assistance Program; Superior Municipal Employees Credit Union Membership.