Community Service Worker I (Streets)

Eau Claire, City of (WI); Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Regular holidays

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

City of Eau Claire is seeking a Community Service Worker I in the Street Maintenance Division to maintain streets, bridges, and appurtenances. The role involves operating light and heavy equipment and performing labor-intensive tasks including snow removal, excavation, paving, and concrete work.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and a Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions (or the ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to report to the Central Maintenance Facility within 45 minutes for snow removal and other emergency operations.
• Must possess or obtain within six months of hire and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy equipment and perform labor-intensive maintenance tasks on streets and utilities.
• Conduct snow removal and de-icing operations and traffic control as needed.
• Assist with excavation, paving, curb and gutter, and related street maintenance tasks.
• Maintain equipment and complete daily paperwork and timesheets.

Skills

Emergency response readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wisconsin Class B CDL, no air brake restrictions

Job description

Do you have previous construction experience? Put your skills to work maintaining streets and supporting winter operations in our community and join our dedicated and hardworking team of laborers! We are currently accepting applications for a Community Service Worker I position in the Street Maintenance Division. Utilizing a working knowledge of light automotive, heavy construction, and mechanized equipment, this position operates equipment and performs a variety of labor-intensive manual work pertaining to the maintenance of roads, bridges, and their appurtenances. Duties also include removal of snow and ice from streets and sidewalks, excavating, mowing, brush cutting, weed trimming, compressor, and jack hammer operation, crack sealing, spray patching, catch basin cleaning, asphalt paving, concrete work, and more!

Resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged!

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
• Ability to report to the Central Maintenance Facility (910 Forest Street, Eau Claire) within 45 minutes for snow removal and other emergency operations
• Possess or obtain (within six months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in street/highway construction, general construction including patching of asphalt/concrete, working with tools involved in street repairs/construction, operating heavy equipment, and/or snow removal with a single axle plow truck and/or heavy equipment

Additional Reasons to Apply:

• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

Typical work schedule:

• Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Summer hours: 4 days per week, 10 hours a day

Application Deadline:

Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place September 14, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

**Community Service Worker I (Streets) Recruitment Snapshot**

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SCOPE

The Street Maintenance Division is one of five divisions of the Community Services Department. Under general supervision, this position performs semi-skilled work through both manual labor and by operation of light and heavy equipment, as directed, for the Community Services Department. General orders for assignments are designated by supervisor and transmitted verbally, electronically, or in writing, but the position is expected to work with a degree of autonomy in most areas of responsibility. Details of work are reviewed through personal inspection or discussion with supervision. This position may occasionally direct a small number of laborers assigned to help on specific tasks. A Community Service Worker I may be assigned to a certain division, but can be moved to assist another division to complete a task/project as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utilizing a working knowledge of light automotive, heavy construction, and mechanized equipment, performs a variety of labor-intensive tasks (concerned with maintenance) such as excavating, mowing, brush cutting, weed trimming, compressor and jack hammer operation, catch basin cleaning, shoveling or raking of asphalt/concrete, installing concrete forms, finishing concrete, handling concrete rings, metal castings, and rebuilding appurtenances within streets and the utility system.

Must have a working knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating the operation of motor vehicles as well as basic knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in maintenance activities.

Operates single, tandem, and quad-axle dump trucks, light trucks, and other gasoline and diesel-powered equipment safely and economically.

Operates mechanical equipment and attachments on trucks and other equipment such as hoists, pumps, winches, spreaders, snowplows, brooms, snow blowers, mowers, etc.

Operates all heavy and specialized equipment such as, but not limited to, street sweepers, graders, end loaders with plow/wing/snow blower attachments, utility tractors, skid steers, mowers, asphalt crack sealers, asphalt spray patcher, rollers/compaction equipment, brush mowers, painting equipment, and related apparatus in a safe and efficient manner.

Must be able to work in heavy traffic while performing assigned tasks. Must be able to direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists, and work crew.

Performs minor service work on equipment such as refueling, lubricating, washing, vehicle inspection, and minor maintenance.

Must possess good verbal skills, ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations. Must be able to complete daily paperwork and timesheets, as well as daily progress reports.

Must be able to report to CMF (Central Maintenance Facility) within 45 minutes for snow removal operations and other emergency operations.

Must be physically and mentally able to perform strenuous, stressful, and heavy manual duties during adverse weather conditions for up to 16 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Must be able to learn and use computers associated with assigned equipment.

Must be able to work as a member of a small group performing maintenance tasks.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

At times may be moved to another division to assist in completing a task/project as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

A High School diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required.

Prior experience in street/highway construction, general construction including patching of asphalt/concrete, working with tools involved in street repairs/construction, operating heavy equipment, and/or snow removal with single axle plow truck and/or heavy equipment is preferred.

Must possess or obtain (within six months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions. Additional N tanker endorsement is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED

Street & Fleet Maintenance Manager, Community Service Supervisors, Community Services Director

DIRECTION EXERCISED

May be assigned to direct co-workers or perform as a crew leader.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is classified at the Very Heavy level, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Job consists of a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and driving. The work is primarily performed outdoors, where there will be exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather, slippery conditions, noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Lift on occasion 50 to 100 lbs., frequently 25 to 50 lbs., &/or constantly 10 to 20 lbs.A complete job demand analysis is available upon request.

WORK HOURS

Typical summer work hours are on a 4-day per week 10 hours per day work schedule. Summer hours can vary due to weather events or regular holidays. Regular work hours are typically on a 5-day 8 hour per day work week. Regular work start times and end of shift times vary substantially based upon winter weather operations that often includes working on weekends.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.