Maintenance Worker

City of Fremont; La Crosse (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Crosse is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for the Street Department. This role involves maintaining streets, snow removal, and operating various equipment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in light equipment operation. A valid CDL is required or must be obtained within 60 days.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years light equipment operating experience.
• Valid class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, compactors, snow removal equipment, and hand/power tools.
• Assist with excavating, concrete construction, street paving, and setting forms.
• Respond to emergencies during non-working hours.

Skills

Light Equipment Operating

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Trucks

Snow Removal Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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Description

The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Worker to become an essential member of the Street Department team. The Street Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of streets, snow removal, and oversees the refuse and recycling program. The individual in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees whose actions improve the lives of the citizens of La Crosse daily.

The purpose of this position is to replace and maintain streets, and remove snow, within the City of La Crosse. Incumbents perform manual labor such as working on a concrete crew and/or asphalt crew and operate a variety of equipment used in street maintenance such as trucks, snow removal equipment and hand and power tools. The work is performed under the supervision of a lead worker or supervisor.

Selected candidate subject to participation in DOT regulated random drug and alcohol program. The starting wage for this non-exempt position is $23.37 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years light equipment operating experience
• Valid class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain within 60 days on the job

Benefits

The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, retirement, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid leave among others. Benefits vary by position.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit an employment application via the City of La Crosse website or at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.

Essential Duties

• Operate trucks, compactors, snow removal equipment, and hand/power tools
• Load/unload equipment and materials
• Assist with excavating, concrete construction, street paving, and setting forms
• Fill potholes, patch pavement, erect barricades, and flag traffic
• Fuels and cleans equipment and vehicles
• Respond to emergencies during non-working hours

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years light equipment operating experience or equivalent education/experience
• Valid class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days

Physical and Mental Abilities

Ability to operate equipment, perform physically demanding work, and work under environmental hazards.