Highway Maintenance Worker

Jefferson County; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 and long term disability

Job summary

Jefferson County’s Highway Department is hiring for a road maintenance role in Wisconsin. The team maintains 390 lane-miles of state highways and a variety of county and town roads, performing repairs, snow removal, sign installation, and equipment maintenance.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent with three years of related experience; four years preferred. Class A CDL is desirable, with an hourly wage starting at $25.98 and potential increases up to $34.96 based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Preferred: four years of related experience and/or training; Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy road maintenance equipment to perform paving, shoulder maintenance, grading, sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping.
• Perform shoulder to right-of-way maintenance, clear debris, cut brush and trees, mow roadsides, and manage vegetation.
• Inspect, install, replace, and maintain culverts and drainage; clean streams, ditches, and drain structures; clear debris.
• Prepare safe work sites and clear hazards.
• Perform winter maintenance and shop maintenance.

Skills

Road maintenance skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

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

• 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 per hour based on candidate's successful experience and qualification.

Potential to earn up to $34.96 per 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 and long term disability insurance

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer