Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker

General Description

Like working outdoors? Want a career with opportunity for advancement? No experience and need paid, on‑the‑job training? Apply now to join the City of Madison’s Engineering Operations team and receive paid, on‑the‑job training and begin your career in Public Works!

This is entry level work in the operation of trucks and other specialized mechanical equipment, and the performance of heavy manual labor related to the cleaning, maintenance, closed‑circuit television (CCTV) inspection, and repair of the City’s storm and sanitary sewer systems with the City Engineering Division. Under direction, employees will perform a variety of laboring tasks, and operate related equipment as assigned.

Work is typically subject to review, although employees are expected to exercise some judgment within established guidelines. Specific work assignments may vary based on the needs of the Division.

Employees generally become a Street and Sewer Machine Operator 1 after successfully completing 12 months as a Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 within the Engineering Division. Qualified applicants who possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker vehicle (N) endorsement at the time of hire may be hired immediately at the Street and Sewer Machine Operator 1 level.

Movement to a Street and Sewer Machine Operator 2 and/or 3 is based on a competitive process and the needs of the department.

Candidates hired as Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 start at $57,862.22 annually. Candidates hired as Street and Sewer Machine Operator 1 start at $60,392.28 annually. Employees will start at Step 3 of the salary schedule. Employees advance to Step 4 after successful completion of 30 months of employment and will advance to Step 5 after successful completion of 42 months of employment.

Employees receive longevity pay starting with the fifth year of continuous permanent employment.

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non‑traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

• Assist with installation and maintain traffic control to provide a safe work zone.
• Perform heavy manual labor associated with sewer cleaning, maintenance CCTV inspection, and structure repairs.
• Remove and replace sanitary and storm access covers.
• Check and monitor for potential hazardous atmospheres in trenches and structures.
• Assist with set‑up of cleaning and inspection equipment.
• Operate motor vehicles, trucks and trailers to transport materials to job and disposal sites.
• Operate multi‑rear axle trucks and specialized equipment in a training capacity.
• Assist with routine asphalt and concrete patching and finishing work.
• Clean inlets, grates, greenways.

• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as mowing, string trimming, hand weeding, litter collection, etc.
• Perform tree and brush removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal.
• Perform routine building maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Wash, clean, fuel and assist in performance of required maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools.

• Record daily work and inspection observations.
• Maintain CDL inspection record as required.
• Prepare and submit accident, incident and vehicle problem reports.

• Maintain facilities, grounds, vehicles,…