Highway Maintenance Worker - Limited Term (Public Works)

Walworth-County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth-County is seeking a full-time snow/road maintenance technician for evening shifts to keep highways safe and county equipment in operation. Responsibilities include snow removal, plowing, fencing, pavement repairs, and equipment operation, with duties expanding during winter events.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years of maintenance experience, and a valid Wisconsin CDL Class A or B with a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to three years of relevant maintenance/road repair experience desirable.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B required on hire.
• Tanker endorsement N required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remove snow and de-ice assigned highways.
• Maintain and install snowplows, snow wings and sanders.
• Install and remove snow fence; patch holes in pavement.
• Repair guardrails and road shoulders; trim trees and brush from roadsides.
• Operate plow trucks and related equipment; support seasonal roadway tasks.

Skills

Evening shift readiness

Safety awareness

Public relations

Ability to work long hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–3 years relevant maintenance experience

Tools

Plow Trucks

End-Loaders

Job description

This position is primarily responsible for evening shift work required to maintain safe travel conditions on assigned highways and maintain the Highway Divisions equipment. This position also performs maintenance on County equipment, buildings and grounds, including parks while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.

We are seeking candidates who would be available for full-time (40 hours per week) work through February 26, 2027. Shifts would be either 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. or 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. During winter snow events hours may be adjusted to cover while full-time employees are off for an overnight rest period. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Job Duties

• Remove snow and de-ice assigned highways.
• Maintain and install snowplows, snow wings and sanders.
• Install and remove snow fence.
• Mark curbs and culverts.
• Patrol assigned highways for down or missing signs.
• Patch holes in pavement.
• Repair road shoulders with gravel.
• Clean drainage structures.
• Trim trees and brush from roadsides.
• Remove animals and debris from roadway.
• Repair guardrails.
• Report new driveways and utilities doing work on right-of-way.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, rollers and other equipment.
• Seasonal activities including crack filling, shouldering, culvert replacement, blow-up repair, concrete repairs, black topping, flagging traffic and setting up lane closures.
• Work under proper safety guidelines and follow the safety procedures of the County.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and two to three years of relevant prior experience required. Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements

• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B required upon hire.
• Wisconsin Commercial Driver License - Tanker Endorsement N required within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Good driving record for past 10 years.
• Must wear steel toe safety shoes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to drive a 41,100# GVW truck with manual transmission required.
• Knowledge of driver preventative maintenance of equipment (i.e. trucks, tractors, end-loaders).
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance.
• Ability to work long hours, including evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery or unstable conditions.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.

Interactions and Communications

• Responds to others' requests for basic and general information.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Plow Trucks Computerized Sander Controls
• End-Loaders Computers for timecard documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other job related tests may be required.