Highway Maintenance Worker

Davita Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County seeks a dedicated individual to operate road maintenance equipment and perform Snow removal. This role requires a high school diploma with related experience and offers competitive pay with an excellent benefits package, including paid vacation and health insurance.

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience or training required.
• 4 years experience preferred.
• Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating light and heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Performing winter maintenance and snow removal.
• Inspecting and maintaining drainage systems.

Skills

Operating road maintenance equipment

Maintenance and repair

Vegetative management

Inspection and installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County's Highway Department works diligently to keep our roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Interstate Highway 94), 521 lane-miles of County Trunk Highways, and various Town Highways as requested.

The responsibilities include reconstructing and resurfacing county and town highways, removing snow and preventing ice accumulation, installing signs, maintaining, and repairing department equipment, performing welding tasks for equipment, issuing permits to install driveways on County Trunk Highways, providing emergency assistance, and supporting other county departments in completion of special projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

With the necessary knowledge and experience, you will be successful in this role by completing the below key tasks and responsibilities:

• Operating a variety of light and heavy road maintenance and construction equipment and tools to perform road surface and shoulder maintenance such as: paving, shouldering, grading, sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping.


• Performing shoulder to right-of-way maintenance such as: removing debris and hazards, cutting brush and trees, mowing roadsides, and vegetative management.


• Inspecting, installing, replacing, and maintaining culverts and drainage; cleaning out streams, lakes, and ditches; catch basins, inlets, and other drain structures; clearing debris.


• Preparing safe work sites and clearing hazards.


• Performing winter maintenance, snow removal, and shop maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required with three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Four years related experience and or training.


• Class A CDL

Wage & Benefits

We pay $25.98 hour based on candidate's successful experience and qualification.

Potential to earn up to $34.96/hour dependent on successful annual reviews.

Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.



Benefit Highlights

*2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance* Health insurance Opt Out Plan * Dental & Vision insurance*

* Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System* Health Savings Account * Deferred Compensation Program*

*Group Life insurance * Short & Long Term Disability Insurance*



Employees at Jefferson County Value

*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*



HOW TO APPLY:

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer