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 Water Service Operator, you will:
- Maintain and clear roadway infrastructure, sewer collection systems, and equipment.
- Perform basic repairs to municipal buildings, grounds, and right of ways.
- 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.
- 1-2 years related experience.
- The ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Why Join Us?
The starting pay range for this position is $21.39 – $26.74/hour (commensurate with experience), with a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Hours
This is a full-time role with regular hours from 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday (May-September), and 6:30AM-3:30PM Monday through Thursday/6:30AM-10:30AM Friday
(October-April). Position responds to after-hours calls as needed.
Apply Today!
Submit your resume and/or City of Portage Employment Application to philip.livingston@portagewi.gov or by mail to Phil Livingston, Public Works Director at Portage Municipal Building, 115 W. Pleasant Street, Portage, WI 53901. All application materials must be submitted by 8:00AM on Monday, September 21, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Join us and be part of Portage’s team!