MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee is hosting a job fair on Jan. 23 to fill entry-level public works positions, with hourly rates ranging from $15 to $20 per hour.



The job fair will take place in the City Hall rotunda at 200 E. Wells St. from noon to 4 p.m.



The City of Milwaukee is looking for seasonal bridge operators, city laborers and urban forestry arborist apprentices.



At the job fair, staff from the Department of Employee Relations will be on hand to help you complete online applications, provide training sessions regarding the hiring process and explain the compensation and benefits packages associated with these positions.



DPW officials will offer specific information regarding the bridge operator, city laborer and urban forestry arborist apprentice positions.



Meanwhile, several community organizations like Compete Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Urban League, Northcott Neighborhood House, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, WPTR/Big Step and the YWCA) will offer their services to attendees, including free assistance with driver’s license recovery, free training for CDL permits and a host of other resources.



Below is information about the DPW positions city leaders are looking to fill:



Bridge Operator (Seasonal: April through Nov.): Would you like to work independently “on the water?” Bridge Operators work seasonally (April through November) maintaining and operating the city’s movable bridges and ensuring safe passage for vessels, street traffic and pedestrians. Starting Hourly Rate: $19.24.



CLICK HERE for more information.



City Laborer: If you have a Class A or B CDL or CDL permit (without the Air Brakes Restriction) and you enjoy working outdoors, this is the job for you! City Laborers perform light to heavy manual work in order to maintain the city’s infrastructure and are assigned to one or more divisions within the Department of Public Works (DPW), including streets, sewers, electrical services, sanitation or the Milwaukee Water Works. Starting Hourly Rate: $15.10 with an increase to $16.16 after passing probation.



CLICK HERE for more information.



Urban Forestry Arborist Apprentice: Be among the first to participate in this new apprenticeship! Though classroom training and practical experience, you will learn to plant, maintain, and remove trees, landscape, and turf growing on the City of Milwaukee’s boulevards and green spaces. Apprentices also serve in an emergency capacity removing broken branches and fallen trees and participate in the city’s snow and ice control operations. Starting Hourly Rate: $16.06 with an increase to $20.28 after passing probation.



CLICK HERE for more information.