Highway Maintenance Worker - Summer Help

Jefferson County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Summer Laborer with the Highway Department of Jefferson County. This role is essential for ensuring public safety during road construction. Work alongside great coworkers in a supportive environment that values flexibility and opportunity for advancement. Enjoy competitive pay while contributing to the safety and maintenance of our local roads. This position offers a chance to thrive in a family-oriented setting, making a difference in the community during the busy summer months.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Great Coworkers

Flexibility

Advancement & Opportunity

Family Feel

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand 8-10 consecutive hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic safely through road construction sites.
• Perform general labor work during the busy construction season.

Skills

Traffic Direction

General Labor

Job description

Highway Summer Help

Explore. Thrive. Belong.

Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

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. These responsibilities include reconstructing and resurfacing county and town highways, installing signs, and supporting other county departments in completion of special projects when needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The department is recruiting for Summer Laborers to help with the busy construction season from May through August. Summer Laborers play a vital role in the safety of other workers and the public by directing traffic safely through road construction sites and performing some general labor work.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.


• Ability to stand 8-10 consecutive hours.

Wage & Benefits

We pay $15.00/ hour.

This position is 40 hours/ week: Monday thru Thursday 6am-4pm, with occasional overtime.

Fridays will be needed.

Employees at Jefferson County Value

*Competitive Pay* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY:

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer