Highway Maintenance Technician (Casual)

Calumet County; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet County in Wisconsin is seeking a seasonal Highway Maintenance worker to perform snow and ice clearance and general highway upkeep. Work includes plowing, salting, mowing, and light equipment maintenance in outdoor conditions.

The role is casual and utilized as needed, with readiness for winter deployment and emergencies; strong record-keeping and safe operation of vehicles are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years’ experience operating heavy vehicles and power tools.
• Experience with manual outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Snow and ice clearance by plowing and applying chlorides and salt.
• Perform highway maintenance tasks including winter maintenance, hauling materials by truck, mowing, erecting and dismantling snow fence, and landscaping.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain shop and office custodial duties.
• Be subject to call for winter snow removal and emergencies.
• Maintain records and reports.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Power tools

Outdoor maintenance

Reading gauges & dials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Snowplows

Mowers

Hand & power tools

Job description

Under supervision performssnow and ice clearance by plowing and by applying chlorides and salt. Performs grass cutting, truck driving and other related duties as required.

This is a casual position, to be utilized only as necessary based on department need and availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform snow and ice clearance by plowing and by applying chlorides and salt.
• Performs highway maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: winter maintenance activities, hauling materials by truck, mowing, erecting and dismantling snow fence, and landscaping.
• Performs some mechanical work and routine maintenance and minor equipment repair on equipment and vehicles involved in the performance of the above duties.
• Performs maintenance and custodial duties in and around the shops and offices.
• Subject to call at all times for winter snow and ice removal, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Maintains records and makes reports as required.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Typical Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two (2) to three (3) years’ experience operating heavy vehicles and power tools; some experience performing manual outdoor maintenance tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, public, and other employees of the County.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, and general public.

Ability to read gauges and dials.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to operate or learn to operate a computer and computerized controls.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and at a minimum, Commercial Driver’s License Class B, C, D and endorsements N, and Air Brakes.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate, or learn to operate such equipment as large trucks, mowers, snowplows and other related maintenance equipment and a variety hand and power tools.

Ability to learn and perform assigned Highway maintenance work and Highway operations; and knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, procedures, and appropriate safety regulations of the Highway Department.

Good knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involving highway equipment operation.

Ability to perform heavy manual work in all types of weather conditions and ability to service and make minor mechanical repairs/adjustments and routine preventative maintenance to equipment.

Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work long hours, especially in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties, nearly 100% of work is performed outdoors where the employee is protected 90% of the time by a vehicle. Employees are subject to cold, heat, wet, dust, noise, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Employee is subject to hazards, which include fast moving vehicles, occasionally to chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles. Injury from hazards can be avoided by following described safety measures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.