Join the City's Department of Public Works in a hands-on, entry-level position where you'll receive full training, gain broad exposure to public works operations, and learn skills that directly support essential city services. This role offers CDL training reimbursement and provides meaningful, community-impacting work across streets, sanitation, and infrastructure maintenance.
Why you'll love this role
* Meaningful work that directly impacts residents and neighborhoods
* Outdoor, active work environment across all seasons
What you'll do
* Assist at residential drop-off sites
* Build, deliver, and maintain refuse and recycling carts
* Support bulk and brush collection crews
* Assist crewmembers on garbage and recycling routes
* Pick up litter on boulevards and along city fence lines
* Work with asphalt, crack sealing, and concrete crews to repair streets, sidewalks, and lots
* Cut and trim grass on city-owned properties, culverts, and ditches
* Perform winter snow and ice control using a pickup truck with a plow blade
* Work outdoors continuously in all weather conditions and seasons
* Assist with general street, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer maintenance
* Support tree and landscaping maintenance
* Assist with streetlight and traffic maintenance
* Support emergency response efforts such as storms, flooding, and natural disasters
* Assist in concrete finishing: digging, grading, setting forms for pavement, curbs, and sidewalks
* Perform routine maintenance of sanitary sewer mains, catch basins, and manholes
* Operate equipment used in construction and maintenance
* Assist in building storm sewers, catch basins, and sanitary manholes
* Complete asphalt crack-filling and pothole repair
* Carry out manual and semi-skilled labor duties across DPW as assigned
* Maintain reliable attendance and accurate communication
* Maintain the ability to legally operate a designated motor vehicle
What you bring
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to obtain CDL (Class B or C with air brakes) within 1 year of hire
* Physical labor experience preferred but not required
Why Work for Us
As you take care of our city, we'll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:
- Health & Wellness:
- City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).
- FREE dental insurance.
- FREE life insurance.
- FREE long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement:
- Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.
- Generous Time Off:
- Up to 25 days annually to start.
- Holiday pay (up to 9 days).
- Professional Growth:
- Paid training - we invest in our employees!
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Financial Perks:
- Student loan repayment program.
- Federal loan forgiveness.
- Annual salary increases.
- Culture & Extras:
- Paid employee recognition programs.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee events and more!
City of West Allis
$19.85 - $22.05 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan, pension
Apr 22, 2026