Maintenance Worker Public Works at City of Onalaska

Essential & Related Job FunctionsThe City of Onalaska is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker in the Public Works department. An employee in this position performs skilled semi-skilled and common labor work related to the repair construction fabrication and maintenance of City Infrastructure; including sanitary sewer water forestry cemetery street signs street signals streets right of ways sidewalks storm sewer vehicles and other City owned facilities.Essential Job Functions:Performs maintenance and repairs of all aspects of City Public Works infrastructure operations and facilities.Perform work duties with various crew members in a team environment or work independently as assigned.Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoe street sweeper end loader motor grader vibratory soil compactor aerial bucket truck combination sewer cleaning truck tool truck with hoist skid steer loader single and tandem axle dump truck with snow removal package and patrol truck.Performs field installation routine maintenance and repair of City infrastructure. Utilize asset management technology within City GIS system.Provides input and participates in the preparation of reports lists asset management data and other documents that contribute to the operation and maintenance of the Citys infrastructure. Perform basic work zone safety set up and Utility locating including use of locating equipment.Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures including plowing sanding spreading deicing chemicals loading trucks hauling snow shoveling sidewalks or maintenance of snow removal equipment including the operation of large equipment for prolonged periods of time at various hours of the day. Snow removal operations may be scheduled or on an emergency call in basis.Performs other duties as required or assigned.Compensation and Benefits:The 2026 starting wage for this non-exempt position is $25.37 through $32.65 per hour (grade 4 step 1 through grade 6 step 6) depending on qualifications. July rate is $25.75 to $33.14 per hour (grade 4 step 1 through grade 6 step 6). Eligible for annual wage advancement upon approval.The City offers competitive benefits to include health and dental insurance effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment. For 2026 health insurance the most affordable area plan offered is the Quartz West Plan with premiums at $225.36 per month for a single plan or $554.72 per month for a family plan. There is no deductible or co-insurance amount for the health insurance plan. Dental insurance is through Delta Dental with premiums paid 100% by the City. The position qualifies for automatic enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension plan) providing a lifetime payment once vested and upon eligible retirement. Additionally the City offers voluntary benefits such as vision flexible spending life insurance disability insurance deferred compensation pet insurance critical illness cancer and accident insurance. Paid sick leave holidays and vacation. Access to an employee assistance program (EAP). The City of Onalaska is also a qualifying employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Federal Program.To Apply: To be considered for this excellent opportunity submit an online employment application by accessing by January 1 2026. For additional information please contact:City of Onalaska Human Resources City Hall (1st Floor)415 Main Street Onalaska WI 54650Phone: ext. 260Email: Additional Information:Initial interviews anticipated for January 12th 2026. Selected candidate subject to background screening post-offer/pre-employment drug screen and physical. Random DOT drug and alcohol screening. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.Requirements of Work (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)High School diploma or equivalent. One (1) year experience with heavy equipment operation infrastructure installation or Public Works background preferred. Position is subject to 24-hour callout as needed. Valid drivers license with good driving record.Certification:Possess or ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A endorsement with tanker certification within (6) months of hire. Wisconsin DNR certification in groundwater and distribution needed to participate in on-call rotation required within (1) year of hire. Progress to higher wage (grade 5) with applicable DNR certification. With applicable DNR certification and (20) years of experience with Municipal Public Works or related Public Works infrastructure installation operations or equipment operation advance to higher wage (grade 6). Key Skills Computer,Freelance,ICWA,General Maintenance,Fire Fighting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 25 - 32