Maintenance Worker

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 drivers license (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement required or ability to successfully obtain commercial drivers 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. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.95% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year and vacation time available as of date of hire.

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

The purpose of positions in this classification is to operate a variety of assigned maintenance equipment for maintenance of streets.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Incumbents perform manual labor 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operates trucks, compactors, snow removal equipment, weed trimmer, hand tools, power hand tools and other equipment used in street maintenance.

Loads and unloads equipment, tools and materials used for repairs and maintenance projects.

Assists with excavating work sites. Cleans work sites.

Assists with concrete construction, street paving projects and setting forms. Shovels materials and assists with finishing. Fills potholes and patches pavement. Erects barricades. Flags traffic.

Fuels equipment and vehicles. Cleans equipment and vehicles.

May respond to emergencies during non-working hours.

Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this classification and may also be performed by other unit members.

Participates in safety training.

May direct a limited term employee doing the same or similar work.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent, one to two years light equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. A valid class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver's license within 30 days on the job in the position.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information, following a prescribed plan. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information.

Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.

Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as regulations, time cards, materials slips, maps, schedules and general operating manuals.

Ability to communicate effectively with department personnel and the general public.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use functional reasoning in performing semi-routine functions involving standardized work with some choice of action.

Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as trucks, pick up, power saws, chain saw, hand excavation tools, air hammer, compressors, compactor, wrenches, concrete finishing tools, mowers, carpenter's tools and other light equipment and tools.

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling.

Ability to exert moderate to heavy physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work under occasionally unsafe and often uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards and/or dust can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.