Career Opportunities

The City of Portage is excited to announce an opportunity for a full-time Municipal Services Crewperson to join the Portage Public Works team.

What You’ll Do

As a Municipal Services Crewperson, you will:

• Maintain and clear roadway infrastructure, sewer collection systems, and equipment.

• Perform basic repairs to municipal buildings, grounds, and rights-of-way.

• Provide general support to the department.

A full position description is available on our website at www.portagewi.gov or at the Portage Municipal Building, 115 W. Pleasant Street.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• One to two years of related experience.

• The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire.

• The ability to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools.

• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

The starting pay range for this position is $21.39–$26.74 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Hours

This is a full-time position with the following regular hours:

• October–April: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

• May–September: 6:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on Friday.

The position also responds to after-hours calls as needed.

Apply Today!

Submit your resume and/or a City of Portage Employment Application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:

Phil Livingston, Public Works Director
Portage Municipal Building
115 W. Pleasant Street
Portage, WI 53901

All application materials must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Join us and be part of Portage’s team!

City of Portage – Position Description

Position Title: Municipal Services Crewperson
Department: Public Works
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Public Works Superintendent
Pay Grade: G
Effective Date: April 29, 2019

Purpose of Position

This position exists to perform street, sanitation, sewer, and park maintenance and repair activities for all municipally owned properties and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs street, sanitation, and sewer maintenance, including maintaining streets, street signs, and lights; collecting and hauling yard waste, refuse, leaves, and brush; performing snow and ice control activities; planting, removing, and trimming public trees; cleaning and repairing storm and sanitary sewers; maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding catch basins; and maintaining street decorations.

• Performs general Public Works duties, including basic carpentry, concrete, asphalt, and vehicle maintenance; hauling dirt, snow, and gravel; installing and maintaining pavement markings; maintaining municipal buildings and grounds; and assisting with surveying and/or construction inspection.

• Assists the Parks Maintenance and Utilities Departments with other duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must be able to obtain a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire.

• Additional training as necessary to obtain any and all certifications and/or endorsements required for the operation of vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools, including but not limited to mechanics' tools, pickaxe, shovel, rake, saws, power tools, cement tools, trucks, snow blowers, sweepers, front-end loaders, and graders.

• Ability to climb, walk, dig, lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and operate a variety of handheld power equipment and off-road equipment.

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; perform calculations using decimals and percentages.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and prepare a variety of documents such as sewer reports, invoices, vehicle maintenance slips, and time sheets using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the general public, co-workers, supervisors, elected officials, contractors, suppliers, and vendors.

Environmental Adaptability

• Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions and at construction sites with corresponding hazards.