Highway General Laborer - Eligibility List

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation on day one

Health insurance

Wellness incentives

FSA

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Portage County Highway Department is posting an eligibility list for future General Laborer vacancies. These positions work 4 days a week during the Spring and Summer months, offering a 3-day weekend. Pay starts at $24.71 per hour.

The role involves manual road maintenance, roadside upkeep, and winter operations, with opportunities to operate light to medium equipment and perform basic servicing. CDL eligibility is required or obtainable within set timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class B license or ability to obtain Class A with endorsements within 6 months.
• Strong safety record and ability to operate heavy equipment preferred.
• Commitment to regular attendance and readiness for emergency work 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Deliver materials to project sites and operate light/medium equipment.
• Cut roadside grass; replace guardrails; collect refuse from roadways.
• Snow/ice removal and winter maintenance on roads and walkways.
• Assist with flagging and traffic control; maintain daily records.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Weather endurance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B

Job description

ThePortage County Highway department ispostingan eligibility list forfuture General Laborer vacancies as they occur.
Thesepositions work4 days a weekduring the Spring and Summer months, so you canenjoy a3 DAY WEEKEND!
Pay range starts at: $24.71/ hr

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of work of the manual nature related to the maintenance and construction of roads. Work may also extend into the operating of a variety of light and medium level equipment.

What are the primary job duties?

Road Maintenance

• Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Perform spot road improvements which includes road patching and crack filling.
• Deliver materials to project sites.

Roadside Maintenance

• Cut roadside grass and brush for proper vision and safe travel.
• Replace guardrails and other roadway safety features.
• Collect refuse from roadways.

Winter Maintenance

• Installation and removal of snow fence and posts.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations on state and county roads and pedestrian ways.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Perform basic equipment servicing such as greasing, fluid checks and minor adjustments with oversight.
• Assist in flagging operations and setting up traffic control zones using signage and barricades.
• Complete accurate daily records.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)- Class B Manual or Automatic CDL with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain Class A Manual CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of assignment in position is required. Timeframe may be extended dependent on class schedule.
• Class A Manual CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements is strongly preferred.
• Safe driving record is required.
• Experience working physically demanding duties.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications:
  • Certified Flagger Training (within 6 months)
  • Traffic Incident Management (within 12 months)
  • Forklift Certified Operator (within 12 months)
  • Chainsaw Level I(within 12 months)
  • CPR (within 24 months)
• Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform theessential functions of the position.
• Must be available to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance and to be available for emergency work if called seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Ability to perform hard physical labor for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with aCounty contributionor a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment!Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan -County contribution of 7.2%
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer