Highway Maintenance Worker

Jefferson County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (2 weeks)

Health insurance

Dental/vision

Life insurance

Wisconsin retirement

Health Savings Account

Deferred comp

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jefferson County's Highway Department seeks a skilled technician to maintain and upgrade 390 lane-miles of state highways and 521 lane-miles of county trunk highways. The role involves operating a range of road maintenance equipment, winter response, and drainage work.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and three years related experience, with a Class A CDL preferred. A competitive wage and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate road maintenance equipment for paving, shoulder maintenance, grading, sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping.
• Perform shoulder to right-of-way maintenance, remove debris, cut brush, mow roadsides, and manage vegetation.
• Inspect, install, replace, and maintain culverts and drainage; clean streams, ditches, and catch basins.
• Prepare safe work sites and clear hazards.
• Perform winter maintenance, snow removal, and shop maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Site preparation

Road maintenance knowledge

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

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 (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.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.