Public Works Equipment Operator (Street Maintainer)

About the role

Help keep Wausau moving. Join our Public Works team! The City of Wausau is hiring Equipment Operators (Street Maintainers) to join our Public Works team. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a crew that keeps the community safe and running—this is a career you can take pride in. From clearing snow during major storms to maintaining roads and infrastructure year-round, this role is essential to daily life in Wausau.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Either possession of a Class A CDL with N endorsement OR experience operating construction, maintenance, agricultural, or similar equipment (such as dump trucks, loaders, or heavy equipment) AND the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Class A CDL with N endorsement within 6–12 months of hire

Qualifications

• No CDL? We'll Help You Get One — And Pay You While You Train!

Skills

• 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
• Ability to safely learn and operate a variety of equipment

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
• Gross Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance & more

Pay

$22.78/hour or higher depending on qualifications

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed beginning April 30th and periodically after that.
• IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application.
• 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.