Highway Crew Eligibility List

Brown County, WI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Highway Department in Green Bay, WI seeks a dedicated Highway Crew Member to perform skilled and semiskilled labor in road, bridge, and highway maintenance, including operating heavy equipment, snow removal, and keeping right-of-way areas clear. You will work in diverse weather, support emergency call-outs, assist with traffic control, and help with construction and yard duties.

A high school diploma or equivalent and experience with dump trucks or construction equipment are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with dump trucks and construction equipment preferred.
• Training in truck driving, welding, or carpentry is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road, bridge, and paving work.
• Perform snow removal and ice control on roads.
• Maintain drainage and right-of-way areas.
• Set up traffic control and ensure safety in work zones.
• Assist with routine yard and facility maintenance and emergency tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Road construction knowledge

Team communication

Emergency response

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Truck driving training

Welding training

Carpentry training

Job description

The Highway Crew member performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and highway infrastructure. Work includes operating heavy equipment, performing snow removal, and maintaining right-of-way areas. Duties require physical endurance and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions, including emergency call-outs.

Roadway and Bridge Maintenance

• Operates heavy-duty snowplow trucks, loaders, motor graders, and equipment for snow and ice removal on state, county, town roads, and urban streets.
• Performs bridge and road repair, including grinding, welding, patching, tar application, air hammer concrete removal, and concrete finishing.
• Conducts asphalt paving operations including use of paving equipment (paver, roller) and manual asphalt work.

Construction Equipment Operation

• Operates dump trucks to haul materials such as gravel, asphalt, stone, and soils.
• Uses heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, motor graders, front-end loaders, scrapers, and tractors during roadway construction and grading.

Vegetation and Debris Management

• Clears brush and trees; removes trash, debris, and rocks; cuts grass and weeds; sprays weeds and other vegetation for growth control; and cleans drainage culverts.

Traffic Control and Safety

• Sets up traffic control signage in work zones.
• Flags traffic in construction and paving zones to ensure crew and public safety.

Non-Essential Duties

• Performs routine yard and facility maintenance.
• Assists with emergency response tasks as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in truck driving, welding, or carpentry.
• At least two (2) years of experience in:
  • Dump truck driving
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Road construction or general labor (including agricultural/farm experience)

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsements preferred but not required for hire. If not obtained prior to hire, must be obtained within 6 months (County sponsorship offered upon signing of agreement).

• Working knowledge of highway grading, excavation, paving, and concrete practices.
• Familiarity with snowplowing techniques using dump trucks and/or motor graders.
• Ability to operate a wide range of heavy construction and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials (gravel, asphalt, sand, concrete).
• Ability to plow snow and work extended shifts during snow events (16+ hours).
• Basic mechanical skills for making field adjustments or minor equipment repairs.
• Proficiency in welding is a plus.
• Ability to respond to emergency call‑ins promptly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.