Street Maintainer

Help keep Wausau moving. Join our Public Works team! The City of Wausau is hiring Street Maintainers to join our Public Works team. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a crew that keeps the community safe and running—this is a career you can take pride in. From clearing snow during major storms to maintaining roads and infrastructure year-round, this role is essential to daily life in Wausau. When roads flood, infrastructure needs repair, or emergencies arise—you’re part of the team that shows up. If you’ve operated equipment on a construction site, farm, or similar setting and are ready to take the next step into a stable, full-time career—we want to talk to you. No CDL? We’ll Help You Get One — And Pay You While You Train! Pay, Schedule & Benefits $22.78/hour or higher depending on qualifications Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours/day 15 days of vacation annually 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays Generous sick leave Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension Health, dental, vision, life insurance & more This is a stable, full-time municipal role with strong benefits and long-term security. What You’ll Do You’ll be part of the team that keeps Wausau’s streets, infrastructure, and public spaces safe and functional! Operate trucks, loaders, and a wide range of public works equipment Perform street maintenance, construction support, and repairs Assist with snow plowing, sanding, and storm response Work on projects involving asphalt, concrete, and drainage systems Respond to emergencies like snowstorms, flooding, or infrastructure issues Work alongside a team that supports multiple City departments No two days are the same—and what you do directly impacts the community. Equipment You’ll Work With You won’t be stuck doing just one thing. This role includes operating and working with: Dump trucks (single, tandem, tri-axle) Loaders, rollers, and backhoes Asphalt pavers and sweepers Snow blowers and plows Chain saws, jackhammers, and more High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s License AND EITHER: Possession of a Class A CDL with N endorsement OR Experience operating construction, maintenance, agricultural, or similar equipment (such as dump trucks, loaders, or heavy equipment) AND the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Class A CDL with N endorsement within 6–12 months of hire Preferred Qualifications Class A CDL with N endorsement Experience in street maintenance, construction, or public works Experience operating equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, or similar What It Takes to Succeed Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Comfort with physical work (lifting, bending, operating equipment) Willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal hours Strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to safely learn and operate a variety of equipment No CDL? We’ll Help You Get One — And Pay You While You Train If you’ve operated equipment but haven’t needed a CDL because you weren’t driving on public roads—we still want to hear from you. The City of Wausau will: Pay for your CDL training (tuition, materials, and testing - see Additional Information section for details) Pay you your regular wages while you attend training and testing Provide hands-on experience to build your skills We’re looking for candidates who are ready to grow into the role and commit to learning. IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered. When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted. CDL Training and Repayment Commitment Policy The City of Wausau will directly cover the full cost of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program, including tuition, materials, and testing, as provided by an accredited training institution. The City of Wausau will make arrangements for the Employee's enrollment in the CDL training program and ensure that all necessary payments are made directly to the training institution. As a condition of receiving this benefit, Employee agrees to comply with the following terms and conditions: I agree to participate in the CDL training program, adhere to the program's requirements, and diligently complete all necessary coursework, training, and examinations. I will take and successfully pass the Theory Training Assessment with a minimum 80% and participate in Behind-the-wheel Training to demonstrate proficiency sufficient to pass the State administered CDL skills test. I will successfully pass the State administered CDL skills test and obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL with no restrictions. The City of Wausau will compensate regular wages for the class and test time. Any study time spent outside of class will not be compensable. Further, Employee agrees to remain actively employe