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Zoo Vehicle Machinery Operator
Department: Milwaukee County Zoo
Full-time, Hourly
Hourly Range: $23.32 - 26.06 per/hr
Closing Date: 05/12/24 @ 10.59 pm or sooner upon receiving 50 applications.
Job Summary:
The Zoo Vehicle Machinery Operator operates all zoo vehicles needed to maintain zoo buildings and grounds. The Zoo Vehicle Machinery Operator will haul a variety of items from animals to food and plants, erect, maintain, and repair fences, pavement signs, as well as exhibits. The Zoo Vehicle Machinery Operator will also lead seasonal staff daily and help train as well as keep staff on track. This position is the next step of the career ladder after the full-time Grounds Worker position. The Zoo Vehicle Machinery Operator should also know how to and regularly complete everything a grounds worker does.
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Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.
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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.