What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Equipment Operator (Street Maintainer) position at City of Wausau?
Help keep Wausau moving. Join our Public Works team!
The City of Wausau is hiring Street Maintainers to join our Public Works team. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of the crew that keeps the community safe and running—this is a career you can take pride in. When a snowstorm hits, roads flood, or infrastructure needs repair—you’re part of the crew that shows up. Your work keeps roads safe, supports emergency response, and serves the entire community.
From clearing snow during major storms to maintaining roads and infrastructure year-round, this role is essential to daily life in Wausau.
Apply soon! Applications will be reviewed beginning April 20th and periodically after that.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits- $22.78/hour or higher depending on qualifications
- Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours/day
- 15 days of vacation annually
- 3 personal days 10 paid holidays
- Generous sick leave
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance & more
This is a stable, full-time municipal role with strong benefits and long-term security.
You’ll be part of the team that keeps Wausau’s streets, infrastructure, and public spaces safe and functional!
- Operate trucks, loaders, and a wide range of public works equipment
- Perform street maintenance, construction support, and repairs
- Assist with snow plowing, sanding, and storm response
- Work on projects involving asphalt, concrete, and drainage systems
- Respond to emergencies like snowstorms, flooding, or infrastructure issues
- Work alongside a team that supports multiple City departments
No two days are the same—and what you do directly impacts the community.
Equipment You’ll Work With
You won’t be stuck doing just one thing. This role includes operating and working with:
Dump trucks (single, tandem, tri-axle)
Loaders, rollers, and backhoes
Asphalt pavers and sweepers
Snow blowers and plows
Chain saws, jackhammers, and more
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Class A CDL with N endorsement
Preferred:
- Experience in construction, street maintenance, or similar field work
What It Takes to Succeed
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Comfort with physical work (lifting, bending, operating equipment)
- Willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal hours
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.
If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act
Salary : $47,382 - $62,462