Highway Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Operator

Walworth County, WI; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 71,864,000 - 92,256,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County, WI is seeking a full-time highway maintenance worker to keep roads safe and passable on assigned routes in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The role includes operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance on county infrastructure, and supporting snow removal operations during winter months.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of related experience, with opportunities to work overtime and on-call during winter schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform basic math and geometry calculations.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as trucks, dozers and graders (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Remove snow and de-ice highways.
• Maintain federal interstates, state highways and county roads.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, rollers and other equipment.
• Seasonal road maintenance tasks and long hours as needed.
• Report road issues and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Drive trucks

Road maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Read & follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walworth County, WI is seeking a full-time highway maintenance worker to keep roads safe and passable on assigned routes in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The role includes operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance on county infrastructure, and supporting snow removal operations during winter months.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of related experience, with opportunities to work overtime and on-call during winter schedules.