Get new jobs for this search by email

Job Opportunities

Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.

Job Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt Report To Superintendent of Public Works

Department Public Works / Cemetery Opening Date 4/29/2025

The City of Marinette is located at the confluence of the Menominee River and the Bay of Green Bay. Marinette is a vibrant city offering a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're exploring our historic downtown, enjoying outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, or engaging with the city's growing business sectors, Marinette is an ideal place to live, work, and grow. Join us in this dynamic city where the beauty of nature meets the spirit of progress.

The City of Marinette is seeking a dedicated and skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This position supports both the Public Works and Cemetery departments and involves a variety of tasks including road maintenance, equipment operation, and cemetery services. Public Works key duties include, but are not limited to: Operate construction and maintenance equipment including excavators, loaders, and trucks; Perform road repair, snow plowing, and general maintenance of streets and public infrastructure; Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Cemetery duties: Perform burials, including grave excavation and dressing; Assist with lifting and placing caskets on lowering devices; Align and reset headstones; and maintain cemetery grounds, including mowing, trimming, and general upkeep.

The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (hours outside of normal schedule may vary based on seasonal and emergency response). New hires receive paid holidays, vacation (received on your first day), sick pay, paid life insurance, comprehensive benefit package available, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – best-funded public employee retirement system in the country, employee assistance program and more!

Salary: The 2025 hourly pay for this position is $28.00 / hour. This position is eligible for the annual COLA pending City Council approval.

Qualifications : Possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or C with N endorsement. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in equipment operation, road maintenance, or construction preferred. Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks. Availability for on-call work, especially during snow removal operations or emergency situations.

Residency : Applicant is required to within six months of hire, establish residency within thirty (30) miles of the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Marinette in the State of Wisconsin.

Selection Process : Applicants will be reviewed as they are received. This post will remain active, and we will continue to accept applications until the City is able to fill the position. Please complete a City of Marinette CDL application and submit it to Human Resources, 1905 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143 or email jnelson@marinette.wi.us

The City of Marinette is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer City of Marinette Address 1905 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143

#J-18808-Ljbffr