Streets Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Pewaukee has an opening in our Highway Division of the Department of Public works for a full-time Streets Laborer.  The City of Pewaukee offers a generous benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.  The starting hourly wage range is $27.78-$32.40, depending on experience within the job progression steps. 

LABORER I

This is an entry-level position performing manual labor tasks under close supervision. The person in this role has a basic knowledge of the job and is learning the responsibilities, tasks, and methods of operation outlined above with a focus on developing proficiency in all areas of the position. Typically will have zero to 4 years of experience.

LABORER II

The person in this role performs skilled maintenance work under moderate supervision and demonstrates proficiency in most duties; they are increasing in the ability to work independently, learning and becoming proficient in a broader range of equipment and methods of operation, can perform routine maintenance on equipment and minor construction and repair tasks, and can assist with more complex projects. Typically will have 5 to 9 years of experience. 

LABORER III

The Laborer III is a senior maintenance staff member who performs advanced maintenance tasks under minimal supervision. This person has 10 or more years of experience and is advanced in all duties of the streets maintenance role, has specialized skills, and assists with mentoring, training, and assigning/overseeing work to junior staff.

Examples of the duties of this position include – 

Erect and repair guardrails, highway markers, and street signs in conformance with MUTCD standards.

Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt with tamper to patch broken or eroded pavement.

Construct concrete form work and complete concrete finish work.

Drive truck to transport equipment and materials to work site.

Operate all municipal equipment, including snow plows, graders, dump trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, tractor mowers, street sweepers, fork lifts, and chain saws.

Function as a first responder for snow removal and ice control. Drive snow removal equipment, consisting of truck equipped with adjustable snowplow and wing.

See full job description for a full list of duties.

Qualified applicants will have a High school diploma or equivalent.  Two years’ experience operating heavy vehicles and power tools; a valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License and acceptable driving record.; a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (A, B, C, D) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hiring; three years’ experience in a municipal highway or streets department or comparable experience in a similar work setting is preferred.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Candidates must also reside within 30 minutes of the Highway Maintenance Shop.

Completed applications are mandatory and can be found online at the Employment Opportunities page of the City of Pewaukee website,

Applications will be reviewed as they are received therefore this requisition may end early.

Applications must be received before November 7, 2026.

The City of Pewaukee is an equal opportunity employer.