Job 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, or any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. A valid class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver's license/endorsements within 60 days on the job.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations and sick leave.

The selected candidate is subject to background check, post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical and job screen.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.37 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person