Laborer - Streets​/Parks​/Forestry

The purpose of the Laborer I - Streets/Parks/Forestry position is to provide repair and maintenance of municipal streets, parking lots, parks, street/park equipment, stormwater facilities, traffic/street lighting, and forestry for the City of Whitewater.

The first-round interviews will be conducted during the week of March 23, 2026.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Maintains and repair the streets, parking lots, parks, traffic/street lighting, stormwater infrastructure, and forestry facilities.
• Operates snowplow and other various snow removing equipment.
• Operates equipment and/or performs manual labor for assigned duties.
• Performs routine, emergency and preventative maintenance functions as well as custodial duties as necessary.
• Performs minor electrical wiring and repair with traffic/street lights.
• Performs maintenance and repair to street/park equipment.
• Works with parts and maintain inventory.
• Performs minor carpentry work details.
• Keeps preventative maintenance repair records.
• Timely response to emergency situations.
• Directly responsible for cleanliness of work and personal areas.
• Abides by all safety regulations required at the facility.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the department.
• Available to be called out for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of municipal streets, parking lots, parks, street/park equipment, stormwater facilities, traffic/street lighting, and forestry operation.
• Experience in mechanics, minor electrical, welding, pipe fitting, plumbing, asphalt, concrete, and carpentry is desirable.
• Large truck / equipment experience desirable, including snow plows, dump trucks, street sweepers, etc.

• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
• Ability to persuade, convince, and /or train others.
• Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situation.
• Ability to utilize a variety of information such as code manuals, city ordinances, directories, state statues, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with city personnel and city residents.
• Willing and open communication with both management and operational staff on a daily basis.

• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships.
• Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle stressful situations, organize work, set priorities, manage time and resources to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternative solutions.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity when required in the evaluation of information.
• Ability to interpret data results and correlate those to necessary plant process adjustments.

• Knowledge of arc and oxy-acetylene welding desired.
• Mechanical aptitude, knowledge of basic electrical controls.
• Proficiency in computer operation and working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including operation of Microsoft Office.
• Skill in First Aid and CPR, certification preferred.
• Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to work effectively in cooperation with fellow employees as a member of the staff team.
• Ability to work and remain motivated in an independent work environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good physical strength / stamina.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, utilize fingers to handle, operate objects, tools, controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to…