Construction and Maintenance Worker-Street Division

Construction and Maintenance Worker-Street Division

Salary

$49,494.48 - $73,784.21 Annually

Location

6415 35th Avenue, Kenosha, WI

Job Type

Regular - Full Time

Job Number

20260862-1

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Overview of Position

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual unskilled/skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City of Kenosha streets, parks, facilities, and equipment; performs routine maintenance and custodial work in the care of buildings and grounds; collects and disposes of waste materials; participates in snow removal operations; does related work as required. The employee in this class operates a truck or other equipment which requires a commercial drivers license (CDL) and could require special skills. Work is performed under immediate supervision or general direction of a supervisor and is reviewed by inspection. Work is usually performed in accordance with established procedures with specific instructions given on unusual or difficult assignments.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Paints buildings, equipment, tables, garbage cans and other items.
• Mows grass, cuts weeds, plants trees and performs minor tree brush and shrub maintenance.
• Plows, salts and sands streets and shovels walkways. Will be required to work 16 hour shifts or longer during snow and ice removal operations.
• Performs waste collection work such as picking up trash and debris.
• Cleans catch basins and removes leaves.
• Performs custodial tasks in maintaining cleanliness of buildings including sweeping, cleaning, mopping, replenishing supplies, repairs and carpentry work, washing walls, windows, woodwork, sinks and toilets.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Sets up and forms concrete jobs in the constructing and repairing of streets, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins and manholes.
• Patches streets with hot and cold blacktop mix.
• Sets up and removes barricades, play equipment and snow fences.
• Performs minor repair and carpentry work.
• Picks up tree branches, dead animals and litter.
• Operates a 90 lb. jackhammer for extended periods of time.
• Drives dump truck while hauling dirt, gravel, blacktop and fill.
• Lays out measurements and paints street lines, crosswalks and parking signs.
• Erects street signs in accordance with State and local requirements.
• Repairs and paints traffic signs.
• Maintains records, documents, information and prepares reports.
• Maintains tools and equipment used to perform tasks associated with these duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.

Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must have a valid regular drivers license.
• Valid Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions for air brakes. Must obtain the tank vehicle "N" endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
• Must be able to work continuous shifts of up to 18 hours in length for snow plowing and ice removal operations.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for snow and weather events and other emergencies.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing construction or building maintenance duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, etc.
• Three (3) years of construction experience working with concrete or sewers highly desired.
• Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle highly desired.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record review and post-offer physical and drug screen.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices in at least one of the building trades.
• Ability to properly enter a confined space such as a manhole and perform related repairs.
• Ability to work in dirty, potentially dangerous situations using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully operate dump trucks, tractors, garbage trucks, skid-steer loaders, fork lifts, combination sewer trucks, rollers, compaction equipment or other equipment.
• Ability to establish proper grades for sewer tiles, manhole and inlet castings, concrete forms, landscaping and asphalt repairs.
• Ability to work efficiently at height (i.e., on roofs and ladders or in man-baskets).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; ability to perform work from blueprints or written specifications.
• Ability to accurately document time and material time sheets.
• Ability to complete work within stated time limits or within a known cost.
• Ability to respond to emergency overtime calls on short notice regardless of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work activities for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work well with others, including the public.
• Ability to use computer or tablet to read plans and complete reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Tasks may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation of such devices.
• Tasks involve the frequent use of coordinating and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Tasks involve the skilled and complex operation of heavy equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
• Tasks involve operating commercial motor vehicles in sitting and driving positions for extended periods up to 18 hours in duration over multiple days consecutively.

Environmental Requirements:

Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.

Method of Selection

Applicants education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, verbal, proficiency and/or other exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the Citys classification plan, City policy and the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service System Ordinance. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.

Why the City of Kenosha?

We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!

The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we love -- Join us!

Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.

Insurance

The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s).

The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling.

The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc.

The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plans summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City.

We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found here.

Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees.

Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through Mission Squared Retirement Corporation, Nationwide Retirement Solutions or the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.

Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.

Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)

Years of Service Days/Hours per Year

Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)

After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)

After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)

After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)

After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)

After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)

Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.

We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!

New Years Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day

Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Years Eve Day

Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving

Juneteenth

Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.

Duty-Related Death Benefit

One years salary is paid to the named beneficiary of an eligible employee who is killed in the line of duty.

Health and Wellness Clinic - Employees (and covered spouses) who elect health insurance coverage and complete the annual HRA may utilize the Citys onsite Health and Wellness Clinic, which is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. Services provided by the Clinic may be subject to a co-payment, as prescribed by City policy and IRS guidelines.

Health Savings Account - The health insurance plan offered by the City qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA) as defined by the IRS. Johnson Bank has waived the fees normally associated with opening and maintaining an HSA for all City employees who are enrolled in a qualifying insurance plan. Payroll deduction (pre-taxed) is only available to those employees who hold their HSA with Johnson Bank. Enrollment for this benefit is administered by the Finance Department.

Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances - Supplemental policies for Critical Illness, Accident and Life/Long-Term Care Insurance are offered to current eligible employees during the Citys annual open enrollment period.

Tuition Reimbursement Program - Regular full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be reimbursed for 80% of tuition up to $3,000 per calendar year for satisfactory completion (a grade of "B" or greater) of approved courses through an accredited institution in the pursuance of an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Please refer to the Citys Personnel Policies and Regulations for program information.

• Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.

01

The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• Yes and I understand and agree
• No I disagree

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or HSED?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Please review the job posting and position requirements before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Class B commercial driver license (CDL) with no restriction for air brakes?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand I must obtain the tank vehicle "N" endorsement within six (6) months of the date of hire or I may no longer be qualified to hold this position. Select "yes" if you already obtained the "N" endorsement.

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the following CDL endorsements do you have?

• T = Double/triple trailers
• N = Tank vehicles (Must obtain within 6 months of hire date.)
• H = Hazardous materials
• S = School bus
• P = Passenger vehicle
• None of the above

09

Please indicate the level of work experience you have physically working outdoors in adverse/extreme weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.):

• Less than 1 Year
• 1 to 3 Years
• 3 to 5 Years
• 5 or More
• I do not have this experience

10

Are you able to lift up to a 100 (lbs) pounds occasionally?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able to work continuous shifts of 16 -18 hours or more, including weekends and holidays, for snow removal and other emergencies? This is an essential fuction of the position.

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have commercial snow removal experience?

• Yes
• No

13

How many years of concrete forming and finishing experience do you have?

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more
• I do not have this experience

14

How many years of sewer and trench experience do you have?

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more
• I do not have this experience

15

Are you certified in Confined Spaces?

• Yes
• No

16

A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s).

Required Question

Employer City of Kenosha

Address 625 - 52nd Street

Room 205

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140

Phone 262.653.4130

Website https://www.kenosha.org