The City of Waukesha is an award winning, growing community located along the shores of the Fox River, 15 miles west of Milwaukee. The City is currently the 7th largest in the state with a population of close to 72,000 people.
The City employs a workforce of over 500 employees whose mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life through efficient, effective and responsive government. Employees serve the community in the areas of Police, Fire/EMS, Public Works, Water Utility, Community Development, Library, Parks, Recreation & Forestry, Information Technology, Transit and support services.
Why work for the City of Waukesha?
Be part of a team that is working to meet the needs of residents by providing services they rely on every day. Our employees love the work they do and through their votes, the City has received the Top Workplace Award in 2020 and 2021.
To help support employees, the City provides a comprehensive benefit package which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. In addition, employees are automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System with both the City and the employee making contributions. Employees are also eligible for deferred compensation programs, disability coverage benefits and have access to an employee assistance program for free professional counseling resources.
