Streets Laborer

City of Pewaukee•Pewaukee, WI

About The Position

The City of Pewaukee is hiring a full-time Streets Laborer in the Highway Division of the Department of Public Works. The role performs street and highway maintenance work at Laborer I, II, or III levels, with the degree of supervision, independence, and complexity increasing with experience. Laborer I is an entry-level position under close supervision; Laborer II performs skilled maintenance under moderate supervision; and Laborer III performs advanced maintenance under minimal supervision and may mentor, train, and oversee junior staff. The position typically corresponds to 0–4 years of experience at Laborer I, 5–9 years at Laborer II, and 10 or more years at Laborer III. Duties include maintaining and repairing guardrails, highway markers, and street signs in accordance with MUTCD standards; patching pavement; completing concrete form and finish work; transporting equipment and materials; and operating municipal equipment. The role also responds to snow removal and ice control needs. Applicants must reside within 30 minutes of the Highway Maintenance Shop. The starting hourly wage range is $27.78–$32.40, depending on experience within the job progression steps. Applications must be received before November 7, 2026, and may be reviewed as they arrive, so the requisition may close early.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience operating heavy vehicles and power tools.
Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
Valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (A, B, C, or D), or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hiring.
Reside within 30 minutes of the Highway Maintenance Shop.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a municipal highway or streets department, or comparable experience in a similar work setting.

Responsibilities

Erect and repair guardrails, highway markers, and street signs in conformance with MUTCD standards.
Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt to patch broken or eroded pavement.
Construct concrete formwork and complete concrete finish work.
Drive trucks to transport equipment and materials to work sites.
Operate municipal equipment, including snow plows, graders, dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, tractor mowers, street sweepers, forklifts, and chainsaws.
Respond to snow removal and ice control needs as a first responder.
Drive snow removal equipment, including trucks equipped with adjustable snowplows and wings.
At the Laborer III level, assist with mentoring and training junior staff and assigning or overseeing their work.