Highway Maintenance Worker lll

Jefferson County

Jefferson (WI)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance Opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Group Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Jefferson County's Highway Department is hiring a skilled maintenance worker to operate a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment, performing paving, shoulder work, drainage tasks, and vegetation management to keep roads safe and passable.

The role requires a high school diploma with three years of related experience, with four years and a Class A CDL preferred. Starting pay is $26.90 per hour, and a range of health, retirement, and savings benefits are provided.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with three years related experience and/or training.
Four years related experience and/or training preferred.
Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate light and heavy road maintenance equipment for paving, shoulders, grading, sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping.
Perform shoulder to right-of-way maintenance: remove debris, cut brush, mow roadsides, and manage vegetation.
Inspect and maintain culverts, drainage structures, catch basins, and clear debris from streams and ditches.
Prepare safe work sites and clears hazards.
Perform winter maintenance and shop maintenance.

Education

High school diploma and 3 years related experience

Four years related experience

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