City of La Crosse
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Specialist to become an essential member of the Water Department. It is the responsibility of the Water Department to install, operate, repair, and maintain the wells, reservoirs, water main, service connections, fire hydrants and the main pumping station within the city.The individual in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees who work together to provide sufficient quality water for the City of La Crosse.
The purpose of this position is to produce a variety of custom work, tool creation, and repairs; operate and maintain various shop equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent will perform maintenance and repair welding on water equipment including hard surface welding on buckets, wear bars, skids, etc. Position will design and fabricate a variety of projects and specialty equipment for water department use. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $29.50 to $33.78 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications. Working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Welding certification or able to obtain within 90-days of hire. Attended a welding program on, but not limited to, shield metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, brazing, and soldering or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent. A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver’s license within 30 days in the position. Experience in heavy truck and off-road equipment repair required, or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent. Experience with automotive and small engine maintenance and repair. Experience with mechanical, electrical and computer controlled hydraulic systems.
Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check, post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical and job screen. Applications received until January 4, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to produce a variety of custom work, tool creation, and repairs; operate and maintain various shop equipment, and perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. The duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.
Design and fabricate a variety of projects, specialty equipment or attachments for water department use.
Perform maintenance and repair welding on water equipment including hard surface welding on buckets, wear bars, skids, etc.
Maintain gas cylinder inventory.
Keep track of fabrication shop supplies necessary for welding, cutting and machining.
Performs body work, including gas and electrical welding, painting, and metal fabrication in completion of repair assignments.
Performs various fabrication shop tasks and miscellaneous maintenance and custodial duties in and around the fabrication shop and buildings as required.
Maintains records and makes reports as required.
Use precision measuring tools and equipment.
Operate and maintain metal working equipment including, but not limited to, drill press, metal lathe, metal mill, metal band saw, plasma cutter, gas torches, and MIG welders.
Subject to call for winter snow and ice removal, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.
May need to respond to emergencies during non-working hours.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Attends meetings and continuing education seminars and training courses as needed.
Maintains the small engine equipment and performs preventative maintenance on other equipment.
Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety in the workplace.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and skill requirements of the job.
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Welding certification or be able to obtain within 90-days of hire.
Attended a welding program on, but not limited to, shield metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, heat metal arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, brazing, and soldering or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent.
A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement required or ability so successfully obtain commercial driver’s license within 30 days on the job in the position.
Experience in heavy truck and off-road equipment repair required, or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent.
Experience with automotive and small engine maintenance and repair.
Experience with mechanical, electrical and computer controlled hydraulic systems.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information, following a prescribed plan. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as plans, blueprints, maps, GIS, records, correspondence, work schedules, equipment repair & operating manuals, timecards and safety standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with water utility personnel, Traffic Engineer, contractors, various city departments and the general public. Interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to represent the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Water Utility positively and to interact with customers in a tactful and professional manner.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Judgement and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgement in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgement, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria.
Physical Ability
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple complex, and rapid adjustments, such as backhoe, dump trucks, pumps, mechanics hand tools, shovels, rakes, saws, pipe tapping equipment, welders, torches, air hammer, etc.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments such as a motor vehicle, loaders, tire tools, mechanics tools, truck crane and jacks.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling, cutting, and typing.
Ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of color, shapes, odors, textures and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to workfactors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards and/or dust may cause or causing discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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The purpose of this position is to produce a variety of custom work, tool creation, and repairs; operate and maintain various shop equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent will perform maintenance and repair welding on water equipment including hard surface welding on buckets, wear bars, skids, etc. Position will design and fabricate a variety of projects and specialty equipment for water department use. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $29.50 to $33.78 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications. Working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Welding certification or able to obtain within 90-days of hire. Attended a welding program on, but not limited to, shield metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, brazing, and soldering or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent. A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver’s license within 30 days in the position. Experience in heavy truck and off-road equipment repair required, or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent. Experience with automotive and small engine maintenance and repair. Experience with mechanical, electrical and computer controlled hydraulic systems.
Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check, post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical and job screen. Applications received until January 4, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to produce a variety of custom work, tool creation, and repairs; operate and maintain various shop equipment, and perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. The duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.
Design and fabricate a variety of projects, specialty equipment or attachments for water department use.
Perform maintenance and repair welding on water equipment including hard surface welding on buckets, wear bars, skids, etc.
Maintain gas cylinder inventory.
Keep track of fabrication shop supplies necessary for welding, cutting and machining.
Performs body work, including gas and electrical welding, painting, and metal fabrication in completion of repair assignments.
Performs various fabrication shop tasks and miscellaneous maintenance and custodial duties in and around the fabrication shop and buildings as required.
Maintains records and makes reports as required.
Use precision measuring tools and equipment.
Operate and maintain metal working equipment including, but not limited to, drill press, metal lathe, metal mill, metal band saw, plasma cutter, gas torches, and MIG welders.
Subject to call for winter snow and ice removal, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.
May need to respond to emergencies during non-working hours.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Attends meetings and continuing education seminars and training courses as needed.
Maintains the small engine equipment and performs preventative maintenance on other equipment.
Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety in the workplace.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and skill requirements of the job.
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Welding certification or be able to obtain within 90-days of hire.
Attended a welding program on, but not limited to, shield metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, heat metal arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, brazing, and soldering or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent.
A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement required or ability so successfully obtain commercial driver’s license within 30 days on the job in the position.
Experience in heavy truck and off-road equipment repair required, or any combination of education and experience to be considered equivalent.
Experience with automotive and small engine maintenance and repair.
Experience with mechanical, electrical and computer controlled hydraulic systems.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information, following a prescribed plan. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as plans, blueprints, maps, GIS, records, correspondence, work schedules, equipment repair & operating manuals, timecards and safety standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with water utility personnel, Traffic Engineer, contractors, various city departments and the general public. Interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to represent the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Water Utility positively and to interact with customers in a tactful and professional manner.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Judgement and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgement in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgement, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria.
Physical Ability
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple complex, and rapid adjustments, such as backhoe, dump trucks, pumps, mechanics hand tools, shovels, rakes, saws, pipe tapping equipment, welders, torches, air hammer, etc.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments such as a motor vehicle, loaders, tire tools, mechanics tools, truck crane and jacks.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling, cutting, and typing.
Ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of color, shapes, odors, textures and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to workfactors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards and/or dust may cause or causing discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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