Maintenance Repairer - Sanitization & Streets

There's no such thing as "routine" in this role. If you have concrete finishing or general construction experience and want a role where every day brings something new, we'd love to hear from you. As a Maintenance Repairer with our Department of Public Works, you'll take on diverse, hands-on projects that keep our City's infrastructure strong and our community safe.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work outdoors, operate equipment, and see the real impact of your work across the City.
• Enjoy steady, year-round employment with meaningful, community-focused projects.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team that values hard work, problem-solving, and craftsmanship.
• Be part of emergency response operations where your skills directly contribute to public safety.
• Expand your abilities with opportunities to learn new tools, equipment, and construction techniques.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance on sanitary sewer mains using jetting equipment and inspection tools.
• Conduct hydro-excavation on catch basins and manholes using a vacuum excavator.
• Operate trucks, construction vehicles, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance work.
• Assist with building and repairing storm sewers, catch basins, and manholes, including job-site shoring.
• Perform asphalt maintenance tasks such as pothole repair, crack filling, and patchwork on streets, alleys, and sidewalks.
• Complete concrete finishing duties, including excavation, grading, forming, pouring, and finishing pavements, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Respond to emergency situations-snow removal, flooding, windstorms, natural disasters, and sewer pumping operations.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and professionalism during routine and emergency work.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of recent paid concrete finishing experience.
• A strong work ethic, integrity, initiative, and accountability.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours during emergencies.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and driving record that meets City standards.
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin CDL (Class B, C with air brakes) and Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Mechanical aptitude and sound judgment in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to use computers and mobile devices (iPad) and learn new software quickly.
• Experience working with the public is a plus.