CITY OF MONTELLO

Welcome to the City of Montello website. Here you will find a calendar of events, including Common Council and Committee meetings. You will also find contact information for City Council members as well as City employees.

The City of Montello is currently hiring: Public Works Employee (Sewer Department Operations Manager)

             City of Montello (population 1500) is accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Employee with the emphasis as Sewer Department Operations Manager. Experienced Wastewater Operators are encouraged to apply.

            Under limited supervision, will be responsible for work of routine difficulty in the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant, collection system and lift stations; Must have the ability to obtain within 2 years or currently have wastewater and drinking water certification and required subclasses to operate plants.

            The Public Works Department is responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including street maintenance, park maintenance, water utility, wastewater utility, and special project. All Public Works Employees are expected to be cross-trained in all the identified areas; however, the majority of time for this position will be spent working for the wastewater utility. Computer, heavy equipment and mechanical background desired.  CDL class B/C with air brakes is required within 1 year of hire.  Must complete a training program and demonstrate proficiency. Wages are commensurate with experience. Salary range will be $20.00-$24.00 per hour pending qualifications. Position includes a benefit package including health insurance and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

            A City of Montello Application and full job description are online at https://www.cityofmontello.com/employmentopportunities/  or can be picked up at Montello City Hall, 20 Underwood Ave Montello WI 53949. Completed applications and resumes must be received at Montello City Hall no later than 4pm on Friday October 10th, 2025. Questions call (608)297-2416.

 

City of Montello – 2025 Garbage/Recycling Pick-Up Calendar

Mowing Ordinance Reminder:

[Amended 11-7-2016]
A. 
No person owning property within the City of Montello shall permit to grow or pollinate upon his/her premises any weeds or grasses with cause or produce hay fever in human beings, exhale unpleasant or noxious odors, or conceal filthy deposits. In order to prevent such growth and pollination, it shall be the duty of every property owner to mow or cause to be mowed upon his/her premises all grasses or weeds exceeding seven inches in height.
B. 
No person shall rake, blow, or cause in any other way clippings from mowing, trimming, edging, or aerating of grass or weeds to accumulate in the street, gutter, or curb line of any street in the City of Montello.
 

Zoning Ordinances as of 2017

City of Montello Waterworks 2024 Counsumer Confidence Report (Copies also available at City Hall)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Clerk/Treasurer: Lindsey Machkovich (608)297-2727 ext. 1 lindseym@cityofmontello.com

Deputy Clerk/Sewer & Water: Marie Puterbaugh (608) 297-2727 ext. 2 mariep@cityofmontello.com

Police Department: Bobbi Richter (608) 297-2345 brichter@cityofmontello.com

Director of Public Works: Mike Kohnke (608) 297-2416 pwdir.kohnke@cityofmontello.com

Montello City Hall 20 Underwood Ave, PO Box 39, Montello, WI 53949