Highway Department Patrolman - Iron River

Bayfield County, WI; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayfield County, WI is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker based in Iron River, WI. The role involves roadway maintenance and construction, roadside drainage, mowing and brush work, hauling materials, and snow/ice removal.

Candidates should have knowledge of operating mower tractors, front end-loaders, motor graders, and trucks, and be prepared for 24-hour call-out. A CDL Class B with air brake endorsement is required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway operations and equipment.
• Ability to document materials used, time, and machinery.
• Capable of handling manual tasks like pavement maintenance and drainage.
• Pass physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must obtain CDL B within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance and construction tasks.
• Maintain roadside drainage and mowing/brush operations.
• Haul materials for maintenance and construction.
• Plow snow and ice removal.
• Maintain department buildings and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Highway operations knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety PPE knowledge

Teamwork & public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Job description

Assist in the maintenance of all County and State Highways where assigned. Have working knowledge of operation of the following equipment: mower tractors, front end-loaders, motor graders, chipper, chain saw, brush saws, various size trucks from pickup to quad-axle dump trucks. The current vacancy will be based in Iron River, WI.

• Roadway maintenance and construction.
• Roadside drainage operations.
• Mowing and brushing operations.
• Haul materials for maintenance and construction.
• Plow snow and ice removal operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of highway department buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of highway operations including the operation of mower tractors, front end-loaders, motor graders, chipper, chain saws, brush saws, various size trucks from pickup to quad-axle dump trucks.
• Must produce an accurate account of all materials used, time expended and machinery used in each area of work accomplished.
• Must have knowledge of or ability to handle various manual tasks from pavement maintenance, roadside drainage, shoulder maintenance, and the operation of snow and ice removal equipment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, agencies and the public.
• Knowledge of and experience using personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Must possess or obtain within 60 days of employment a State of Wisconsin CDL Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Telephone or pager device as all employees are subject to 24-hour call-out.
• At least 3 years previous experience in road construction and maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successfully pass a physical examination, CDL drug and alcohol screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Get in and out of equipment.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb down banks.
• Ability to push wheelbarrow up slopes.
• Ability to shovel, pound and level various materials.
• Ability to work in diverse weather conditions including heat, heavy rain, ice and snow.
• Visual ability requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color vision.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is generally moderate to loud.
• Work in inclement weather.