Highway Maintenance Worker.

Theuniversityunion; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Job summary

Manitowoc County is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform outdoor roadway maintenance, operate snowplows, and repair potholes and bridges. You will help keep county roads safe and maintained year-round, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and hands-on problem solving.

This full-time role offers a 4-day May–October schedule and a flexible winter layout, plus benefits such as health, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement protection, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining county roads and right-of-ways to keep travel safe and efficient.
• Operating snowplows and snow removal equipment during winter weather events.
• Mowing grass, trimming trees and brush, spraying weeds, and repairing washouts.
• Repairing potholes, filling roadway cracks, and maintaining bridges and guardrails.
• Installing and repairing posts, markers, and snow fences.
• Helping improve the appearance and safety of county roadways through general maintenance and cleanup.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – preferred

Job description

Manitowoc County Employment Opportunities

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• Location 1110 S 9TH ST,MANITOWOC, WI, 54220-5316,United States
• Base Pay $25.13 - $32.78 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-time Regular

Description

Looking for a hands-on career with great work-life balance, steady hours, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community? Join the Manitowoc County Highway Department and become part of a hardworking team that keeps our roads safe and maintained year-round.

Enjoy a Schedule That Works for You

• 4-Day Work Weeks (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour days) from May through October
• Flexible Winter Schedule with Monday–Friday hours and Friday afternoons off from November through April
• Competitive pay based on experience

What You’ll Do

As a Highway Maintenance Worker, you’ll perform a variety of important outdoor maintenance and roadway operations, including:

• Maintaining county roads and right-of-ways to keep travel safe and efficient
• Operating snowplows and snow removal equipment during winter weather events
• Mowing grass, trimming trees and brush, spraying weeds, and repairing washouts
• Repairing potholes, filling roadway cracks, and maintaining bridges and guardrails
• Installing and repairing posts, markers, and snow fences
• Helping improve the appearance and safety of county roadways through general maintenance and cleanup
• Ability to dig at grade around utilities

Why Join Our Team?

• Work outdoors and stay active
• Enjoy a consistent schedule with built-in long weekends
• Take pride in work that directly benefits your local community
• Be part of a dependable, team-oriented department
• Gain experience operating equipment and performing skilled roadway maintenance

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, operating equipment, and working as part of a team that keeps Manitowoc County moving safely in every season.

Requirements

A high school diploma or any combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

A Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Summary

At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Financial Security & Retirement

Plan confidently for your future with:

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:

• Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at [phone].

NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.