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.

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...