NOW HIRING – FULL TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TOWN OF SUPERIOR – DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME   Summary. Responsible for performing a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of Town roads, trails and parks. Operate maintenance and construction tools and equipment and perform a variety of maintenance tasks. On call 24 hours per day, seven days per week in case of emergencies. Scope of Responsibility. The Highway Equipment Operator employee is responsible for servicing the roads, parks and trails with appropriate maintenance practices. The employee is expected to be courteous at all times and represent the Town in a professional and positive manner. Duties Assist with various tasks needed to maintain and repair Town roads, parks, trails and facilities. Assist in snow removal and ice control, erection and maintenance of traffic control devices and barriers. Assist in maintenance of Town parks, trails and paths. Utilize all safety standards and regulations and assure compliance with state and federal safety and labor regulations (i.e., OSHA, DOT, etc.). Ensure that adequate shop materials, supplies and equipment are available as needed and maintained. Maintain Town roads, patch holes, and service roads with appropriate maintenance.  Check and replace or repair damaged and/or missing road signs. Maintain shoulders, mow grass, cut brush, trim or remove trees, remove trash and any related task involved in road maintenance. Perform other duties as necessary and as requested, such as maintaining Town buildings and grounds. Abilities Sufficient communication skills to be able to write, read, and speak correctly to interpret written information, policies, and rules. Service and make repairs and adjustments to equipment. Perform manual labor. Lift moderately heavy (50 pound) objects on a regular basis and heavier objects on an occasional basis. Sit and/or stand for up to eight consecutive hours per work shift with periodic breaks. Walk up to two miles on ungraded and unpaved surfaces per work shift. Operate equipment including truck, loader, excavator, grader, tractor mower, chipper, chain saw, and similar equipment of comparable size and complexity. Prerequisites and Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years’ experience of heavy equipment experience. Acceptable driving record as approved by the Board. A valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays for removal of snow and ice, remove obstructions from roadways or other emergencies. Experience and/or training in road maintenance and construction work which includes operating intermediate size motorized equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to motorized construction and maintenance equipment. Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of asphalt and gravel roads. Knowledge and ability to operate intermediate size motorized construction maintenance equipment, chain saws, and similar tools and equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. The Town of Superior is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment opportunity based on ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, creed, or presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Resume closing date:  Monday - June 30, 2025 Interviews:  Will be set up between 4pm-6:30pm on Wednesday - July 9, 2025 To apply, please send a resume to the Town Clerk. Email: [email protected] Mail: 4917 S State Rd 35 - Superior, WI 54880 Questions:  Please call Chairman Bill Conner 218-590-6107

Town Clean Up Day – Sept 30, 2023 9am-1pm

Town of Superior Clean Up Day
Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 9am to 1pm
Superior Town Hall, 4917 S State Rd 35

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Hazardous waste (chemical cleaners, enamel paints, varnishes, automotive fluids, pesticides, herbicides, & medical waste), concrete, yard waste, food and animal waste.

PAYMENTS: The Town of Superior will be taking payment for upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs and hide-a-beds. Payments may be made in cash or by check made out to “Town of Superior.” All other charges will be paid directly to Afterlife Electronics, either by cash or check. Please plan accordingly.

SCRAP METAL: Scrap metal can be dropped off free-of-charge during Clean-Up Day and will be donated to the Town of Superior Fire Department for fundraising purposes.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Jones, Town Clerk at (715) 399-8385; email: [email protected]

 

Electronics  Equipment Accepted

 

Appliances

Personal Computers

No Charge

 

Freon Free Appliances

No Charge

Laptops

No Charge

 

Microwaves

$5.00

Docking Stations

No Charge

 

Dehumidifiers

$5.00

Uninterrupted Power Supplies

No Charge

 

Air Conditioners

$5.00

Calculators

No Charge

 

Refrigerators (need to be cleaned out)

$10.00

Networking Equipment

No Charge

 

Freezers (need to be cleaned out)

$10.00

Wire/Cabling

No Charge

 

 

 

Phones/Cell Phones

No Charge

 

Miscellaneous

 

Keyboard/Mice

No Charge

 

Fax Cartridges

No Charge

Scanners, Printers, Fax Machines

$2.00 & Up

 

Printer Cartridges

No Charge

VCR’s

$2.00 & Up

 

Fluorescent lamps

No Charge

Radios/Stereos

$2.00 & Up

 

Light building material

No Charge

Copiers

$5.00 & Up

 

Cardboard

No Charge

LCD Monitors

$4.00

 

Batteries

No Charge

CRT Monitors

$8.00

 

Furniture (Not Upholstered)

No Charge

Plasma/ Large LCD Televisions

$8.00-$10.00

 

Furniture (Upholstered)

$10.00

20” and Smaller CRT Television

$10.00

 

Mattresses/Box Springs

$20.00

21” to 25” CRT Television

$15.00

 

Hide-a-Beds With Mattress

$25.00

26” to 30” Television/ Projection

$20.00

 

Scrap Metal

No Charge

31” and Larger Television/ Projection

$25.00 & Up

 

Small gas engine machines

No Charge

Console Television

$25.00 & Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tires

 

 

 

 

Passenger

$5.00

 

Commercial Tires

$10 & Up

Passenger w/Rim

$5.00

 

Agricultural Tires

$15 & Up