Maintenance Repairer - Streets

Maintenance Repairer - Department of Public Works There's no such thing as 'routine' in this role. If you have concrete finishing or general construction 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 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. Perform concrete finishing and laboring tasks, including excavation, grading, forming, pouring, and finishing pavement, 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 Fund 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milwaukee Succeeds