Maintenance Repairer

• Streets City of West Allis $26.18
• $29.09 Hourly medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan, pension United States, Wisconsin, West Allis 7525 W Greenfield Ave (Show on map) Aug 11, 2026 Description 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. Click here for the Full Job Description. 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.

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