Highway Maintenance Worker - Two Harbors

Association of Minnesota Counties; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County in Two Harbors, MN is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to operate equipment and perform maintenance on county highways and bridges. The position pays $24.35–$32.88 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED with related equipment operation experience and a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.

Applicants must pass a background check, drug test, and physical-medical standards, and must complete probation; the role is open until filled. Accommodation requests are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of equipment operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License without airbrake or automatic transmission restrictions.
• Proof of possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank vehicle endorsement and without restrictions by end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor to maintain and repair county highways, bridges, and other properties.
• Responsibilities may include operating on-road and off-road equipment and performing manual labor under various weather conditions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance

CDL

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker – Two Harbors

Salary

$24.35-$32.88 hourly

Closing Date

This position is open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.; 1-year equipment operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's license without airbrake or automatic transmission restrictions. Proof of possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's license with a tank vehicle endorsement and without any of the following restrictions by completion of probation: air brakes, manual transmission, or tractor-trailer. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class A license by completion of probation will result in termination from the position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating equipment and performing skilled and semi-skilled manual labor to maintain and repair County highways, bridges, and other properties. Responsibilities may include operating and repairing on-road and off-road equipment and performing manual labor under all types of weather conditions.

Work Test Period

Appointee to the position must successfully complete probationary period per contract.

Background Check

Applicants selected for appointment must pass a criminal background check.

Drug Testing

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Physical-Medical Standards

Applicants must meet essential physical requirements of the position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All new employees must complete and sign employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility must be submitted within three days of the first day of employment.

Application Information

Application and Classification Specification may be obtained by contacting Lake County Human Resources Department, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN, 55616; or website: www.lakecountymn.gov; or phone:[phone].

Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request accommodation to application process should contact Lake County Human Resources at [phone].

Non-Discrimination

Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other protected classification.

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