Laborer - Streets​/Parks​/Forestry

Job Summary

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.

• Maintains and repairs streets, parking lots, parks, traffic/street lighting, stormwater infrastructure, and forestry facilities.
• Operates snowplow and other 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.
• Performs minor electrical wiring and repair on traffic/street lights.
• Performs maintenance and repair to street/park equipment.
• Works with parts and maintains inventory.
• Performs minor carpentry work details.
• Keeps preventative maintenance repair records.
• Responds timely 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.

• 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 situations.
• Ability to utilize a variety of information such as code manuals, city ordinances, directories, state statutes, 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.

• Good physical strength/stamina.
• Frequently required to sit, talk or hear; required to walk, use fingers to handle, operate objects, tools, controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include…