City of Oak Creek

• Public Works Job Opportunity Director of Public Works The City of Oak Creek is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly capable professional who understands that successful public works leadership is about much more than infrastructure; it's about creating a community where people want to live, work, invest, and build their future.

This executive leadership position is responsible for providing personnel and project management, organization, and supervisory direction in a diversified public works environment. Specific areas of focus include right-of-way management, storm drainage, snow removal coordination, traffic control management, street lighting, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, fleet management, refuse and recycling collection, parks and open space maintenance, forestry operations and asset management for the entire Department. This position acts to ensure the City fleet is operating at full efficiency for all staff to perform their assigned duties. The DPW oversees all aspects of public service delivery for the entire public works-related services suite, as well as coordinates with other City Departments. The DPW ensures timely, cost-effective, prioritized, conscientious, and efficient Department operations, a well-trained staff, and a safe workplace and positive work culture. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in construction management, project management, engineering, public or business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in municipal administration, public works and street maintenance operations, public/private utilities, related construction work, including five (5) years at a supervisory level including supervision of public works contracts. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may qualify. License/Certifications Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor vehicle operator's license. Possession of a Wisconsin Professional Engineer's License a plus, but not prerequisite. Benefits

• Medical Benefit Plan
• Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions.
• Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS)
• Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for general employees.
• Life Insurance
• (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.
• Long-Term Disability
• Long-term disability insurance paid by employer. Employee option to increase coverage available.
• Section 125 Plan (Flex Spending Account)
• Allows employee to defer money from their paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.
• Vision Plan
• This is a voluntary plan that is completely funded by the employee.
• Dental Plan
• Employees can choose between two different dental plans. The premium is fully funded by employer.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.

Paid Leave Time:

Personal time off, bereavement (funeral) leave, parental leave and 10 holidays. To Apply Interested professionals should submit application material to khackbarth@mcmgrp.com at McMahon Associates, Inc. During the application period, interested professionals should submit the following: > Cover Letter > Resume > Professional References Qualified candidates should apply by 5:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2026 with complete application materials. All questions should be directed to Ray Maurer, Senior Public Management Specialist with McMahon Associates, Inc., at RMaurer@mcmgrp.com . For more information and to view the full job description, please visit our website at City of Oak Creek Director of Public Works position on the McMahon website. The City of Oak Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.