The Public Works Department is responsible for many operations that keep the City of Fort Atkinson a safe, clean and growing community. Many of their tasks are accomplished without the general public aware of the skills and time involved.

Various Responsibilities:
Tree maintenance including removal and planting
Sweeping all City streets
Repairing and replacing manhole
Repairing and replacing catch basins
Cleaning of sanitary sewers
Asphalt patching and repairing of City streets
Replacing sidewalk
Snow plowing and removal within the City
Snow plowing and removal at the Airport
Installing and removing Holiday lights
Monthly residential brush pickup
Painting for crosswalks/parking stalls/handicap ramps/parking
Annual residential leaf pickup
Installing and removing flags for legal holidays
Tree trimming in the City's right-of-ways
Clean up after storm events
Install and maintain street signage
Mowing and trimming the airport, right-of-ways, cul-de-sacs, and non-conforming properties
Crack sealing for street maintenance
Provides signage/barricades/banners for special events
Install and remove the City's piers and buoys
Mechanical maintenance of the City's fleet of cars/trucks/loaders, etc.
Maintain and manage the City's compost site
Host Clean Sweep at our facility
Assist other Departments