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Help Wanted - Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

Support the City's fleet maintenance section by fabricating, welding, torching, electronically documenting repairs/work, & repairing all City vehicles & equipment. Substitution & assistance in other departments as needed. Full Time.
$24.03/Hour.

Governor Evers, First Lady Celebrate “Shop Small Wisconsin,” Encourage Wisconsinites to Shop Local

For the second consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 “Shop Small Wisconsin” across the state. This initiative encourages Wisconsinites to shop local & support Wisconsin’s Main Streets and small businesses during the holiday season.

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers shared a video message celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays.

Small businesses are the hearts of many Main Stree...

Help Wanted - Administrative Assistant - Fire Department

Secretarial support & administrative tasks of a non-routine nature for the Stevens Point Fire Department under supervision of the Fire Chief. Initial review of applications will be November 29. Full-time. $22.78/hour plus benefits.

City Bus Free Ride Fridays

On Fridays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, rides on the City Bus will be free! November 25, December 2, 9, 16, & 23.

Help Wanted - Street Maintenance Worker

Manual labor in street department & public works including snow removal. Occasional substitution as truck driver, equipment operator, garbage/recycling collector & drop-off attendant. Work in other classes as necessary. $20.47/hour. Apply by 12/18/22.

City Employees - Health Insurance & Benefits Information

City Employees - There is an abundance of information about our Health Insurance, Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospitalization Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Section 125/Flex Spending Accounts, & more on our website.

Consider Serving on Bike/Ped Street Safety Commission

The City is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Street Safety Commission. Interested City residents may complete & submit an application.

Holiday Light Recycling Program

Portage Co. Solid Waste's Holiday Light Recycling Program runs until January. We accept light strands only - no lighted figurines, rope lighting, cords, wires, bags, or garbage. There is a cart for the lights at the City drop-off site during open hours.

Partners in this year's program include:

• Portage County Solid Waste
• City of Stevens Point
• Villages of Amherst, Plover, and Whiting
• Towns of Amherst, Hull, and Pine Grove
• Recycling Connections

Recycling, Yard Waste, Demolition Drop-Off

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Stevens Point & American Legion Post 6 Begin Hometown Heroes Banner Program

The City of Stevens Point and the Berens-Scribner American Legion Post 6 are launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for families and our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces.

Each vinyl banner features an individual’s photo, name, branch of service, and/or credentials. Sponsored by companies, organizations, and families, the banners will be displayed on light poles on the Armed Services Memorial Bridge (Clark Street ...

Maria Dr. Closure Nov. 2 - Approx. Dec. 2

Maria Drive will be closed to all traffic at Union Street from Wednesday, November 2 until approximately Friday, December 2 as part of the 2022 Union Street Extension Project. These dates are dependent on weather and availability of crews.

2023 Ice Show Registration Opens October 29

Our Ice Show returns April 1 & 2, 2023, & is a perfect opportunity for skaters to show off the skills they have been working on all season. All Learn to Skate students who sign up for our winter session & attend regularly are eligible to be in the show.

Beginning this year, ice show registration will be offered online just like a Learn to Skate Class. Registration for the Ice Show ends December 3, 2022.