Maintenance Repairer - Streets

Maintenance Repairer – Department of Public Works There’s no such thing as “routine” in this role. If you have concrete finishing experience and want a position where every day brings something new, we’d love to hear from you. As a Maintenance Repairer with our Public Works Streets Department, you’ll take on diverse, hands-on projects that keep the City of West Allis’s infrastructure strong and our community safe. Why You’ll Love This Role • Work outdoors, operate vehicles and 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 work where your skills directly contribute to public safety. • Grow professionally with opportunities to learn new tools, equipment, and construction techniques. What You’ll Do • Perform concrete finishing and laboring tasks, including excavation, grading, forming, pouring, and finishing pavement, curbs, and sidewalks. • Perform routine maintenance of sanitary sewer mains, including jetting operations, inspections, and evaluations. • Conduct hydro-excavating on catch basins and manholes using vac-all equipment. • Operate trucks and construction/maintenance equipment. • Assist in building storm sewers, catch basins, and sanitary manholes, including shoring job sites as needed. • Complete asphalt maintenance work such as pothole repair, crack filling, and patching streets, alleys, curbs, and sidewalks. • Assist in emergency work, including snow and ice control, flooding, windstorms, natural disaster response, and sanitary sewer pumping. • Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and professionalism during both routine and emergency operations. Click here for the Full Job Description. What You Bring • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. • Ability to obtain a Wisconsin CDL (Class B, C with air brakes) and Tanker (N) endorsement within 12 months of hire. • At least two years of recent paid concrete finishing experience. • A solid work ethic, integrity, initiative, accountability, and emotional intelligence. • Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours during emergencies, including rotational watch duty. • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments. • Ability to use computers and mobile devices (iPad), and adapt to specialized software and databases. • Experience working with the public is desirable. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance. • Understanding of occupational hazards and safe work practices. • Skill in using hand tools and operating a variety of vehicles/equipment. • Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks from verbal instructions, sketches, or layouts. • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse community and workforce. • Strong judgment, adaptability, multitasking, and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Why Work for Us Health & Wellness • City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan). • Free dental insurance. • Free life insurance. • Free long-term disability coverage. Retirement • Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement System, with a 7% City contribution. Generous Time Off • Up to 25 days annually to start. • Up to 9 paid holidays. Professional Growth • Paid training and educational bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement. • Opportunities for advancement. Financial Perks • Student loan repayment program. • Federal loan forgiveness eligibility. • Annual salary increases. Culture & Extras • Employee recognition programs. • Employee wellness program. • Employee assistance program. • Pet insurance. • Employee events and more...