Highway Maintenance Worker II

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker II for a regular, full-time assignment. Under supervision, you will perform unskilled or semi-skilled construction-related labor on state, county, and interstate highways, operating equipment and supporting winter maintenance tasks.

The role requires a Wisconsin residency, a valid Class B CDL, and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin resident is required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment and perform road maintenance.
• Snow removal and de-icing duties.
• Pave and repair bituminous pavement and concrete.
• Grass mowing, tree removal, culvert and ditch maintenance.
• Traffic control for lane closures.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Closing Date: 10/14/2026 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions

Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Worker II - Regular Assignment - Full Time

Hourly Pay Rate:$23.92 - $35.88

Job Summary: Under the Supervision of the Highway Management/Supervisory staff, the primary role of Highway Maintenance Worker 2 is to perform unskilled or semi-skilled construction-related labor in the highway maintenance division on State, County, and Interstate Highways.

Job Duties:

• Equipment Operation and Road Maintenance - To operate various forms of construction equipment including but not limited to, dual axle and tandem axle dump trucks, milling machines, front end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactor, anti-icing units, sewer jetter, tar kettle, various mower sand bucket trucks. To check lights, fluids and overall vehicle condition; to wash vehicles; to maintain flail mowers, vac-alls, tar kettles, arrow boards, road work signs, and hand tools.
• Snow Removal - Apply chemicals, anti-ice, salting, snow plowing using dual axel or tandem axel trucks, front end loaders and rubber tire skid steers, winter road patrolling, and snow fence installation.
• Bituminous pavement and concrete repair and bridge maintenance - To mill and air hammer asphalt for prep and replacement; to remove concrete slabs, for prep and replacement; to perform pothole repair, shoulder repair and maintenance; and to use other construction related equipment.
• Grass mowing, tree removal, pruning and culvert and ditch maintenance - To mow grass on Interstate, State, and County trunk Highways and Right of Way; median mowing and trimming, with various mowers; cut and chip trees along state and county roads and interstates; to clean culverts and ditches of debris to ensure proper water flow; to maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
• Traffic Control - To sign and cone for lane and road closures on interstate, State and County Trunk Highways in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Safety appurtenance repair - To repair guard rail barrier walls, tau systems, smart cushion, attenuator barrels, and fence repair.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by upper management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• Valid WI Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or G.E.D is required
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60lbs.

Preferred Experience:

• Less than One (1) year of driving CDL rated vehicles or equipment, and previous construction experience preferred

License required:

• Valid State of Wisconsin Class B CDL Airbrake endorsement required at the time of application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the techniques, methods, materials and equipment used in maintenance and improvement of highways and roads; knowledge of public safety rules and regulations; knowledge and familiarity with the maintenance and lubrication and minor repair of a wide variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment; ability to operate a wide variety of vehicle and other equipment used in snow removal and in the improvement and maintenance of grounds and roads; ability to use hand tools of the trade; ability to follow both oral and written instructions; ability to work in adverse weather conditions; and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, the public and others. Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 60 lbs.

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the state of Wisconsin. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION