Street Maintenance Worker

About the role

Work involves manual labor in all aspects of the street department and public works operations, including snow removal, truck driving, equipment operation, garbage/recycling collection, and drop‑off attendant duties. Work unsupervised, alone or with a group, and may be assigned to other classifications as needed.

Location: 100 Sixth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

Responsibilities

• Operate air hammer, concrete/asphalt saw, weed whip, chainsaw, tar kettles, painting equipment and other related hand tools.
• Perform manual labor on street repair, painting, garage maintenance, and other various labor duties.
• Plow snow on city sidewalks, city parking lots, or other areas as assigned.
• Substitute as laborer for garbage, recycling collector and drop‑off attendant.
• Truck driving for dump, garbage, recycling and snow‑plow vehicles.
• Work as laborer on curbside leaf and Christmas‑tree collection.
• Work as laborer on street‑patching crew.
• Assist in setting up traffic‑control barricades and signs.
• Assist in banner, flag, and Christmas‑decoration set‑up and removal as required.
• Perform other manual labor tasks as assigned.
• Assist with traffic‑signal and street‑light repair/maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL with air‑brake test completed, or ability to obtain a CDL within six months.

Requirements

• Must be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously 6‑8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Must be able to bend, squat and twist to lift 51‑100 lb occasionally and 20‑50 lb continuously.
• No limitations that impair using either left or right hand.
• No impairments from continuous exposure to odors from solid or yard waste.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor conditions—from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity to extreme cold.
• No limitations for occasional work above heights that exceed 12 feet.
• No limitations on seat‑belt use.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all state and local traffic laws.
• Knowledge of department operating procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly for data collection and report completion.
• Understanding the mechanics and use of chainsaws, concrete saws, air hammers, weed whips, patchers, tampers, concrete mixers, and various other hand tools.
• Knowledge of snow‑removal procedures.
• Knowledge of operation of dump trucks, garbage trucks, snow‑removal equipment, and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures.

Benefits

• Health HDHP Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with City’s HDHP
• Flexible Spending Account
• Standard Life Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Post‑Employment Health Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education

Pay

$26.51 hourly

Schedule

Full‑time position; must be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice, typically 5 days per week, 6‑8 hours per day.