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...