Come join the City of Appleton and thrive! Here at the City, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, positive environment alongside other caring team members. You’ll be challenged by rewarding work that impacts the lives of community members each day. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities. You’ll be respected and appreciated for sharing your ideas and bringing your authentic self to your work. And you can celebrate your successes with your loved ones because of the great flexible work arrangements the City offers. Come join our team—you belong here!  

The City of Appleton is currently accepting applications for a vacancy in Public Works. Applicants should have experience in equipment operation, and will be responsible for roadway maintenance, snow & ice control, and leaf collection. Work involves street sweeping, pavement repairs, operating heavy equipment, snow plowing and hauling snow. Work also includes pothole patching, crack filling, bridge maintenance, responding to various emergency requests including water main breaks, emergency barricading, storm damage and performing daily equipment maintenance.

Qualifications 

Employees must live within a twenty-five-mile radius or reasonably be able to respond to an emergency and report within thirty minutes. A commercial driver’s license with air brakes and trailer endorsements along with a good driving record are required.

Schedule is four 10-hour days, year-round, 09:00PM – 7:00AM with flexibility in the summer to work 2:00AM –

12:00PM.

Salary

The hiring salary range for this position is $28.00 – $29.64 per hour, with the ability to earn up to $33.04 hourly. Plus, an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

Apply Now!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appletonwi.gov by no later than Sunday, March 23, 2025. Resumes without an application will not be considered.