Highway Operations Technician

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a Full Time, Non-Exempt Highway Maintenance Technician to perform bridge and culvert inspections, maintenance, and related field duties in Wisconsin. Starting wage range is $28.08/hr - $30.94/hr, with a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule that adapts to seasonal needs.

Responsibilities include inspecting structures, recording condition data, operating trucks and heavy equipment, and performing winter and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Experience operating construction equipment and related machinery.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret grade and alignment stakes.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Capable of maintaining records and reports accurately.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and safety trainings.
• Experience with flagging and traffic control is a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a team in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual safety inspections of bridges and culverts and report findings.
• Record inspection data and monitor deterioration levels.
• Perform post-incident inspections to assess damage.
• Create and update bridge and culvert maps and share with team.
• Assist with building and facility maintenance as needed.
• Safely operate heavy construction equipment for road and bridge work.
• Respond to weather events and emergencies as directed.
• Perform highway maintenance tasks including snow removal and repairs.
• Maintain equipment and service records and perform minor repairs.
• Follow safety regulations and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Construction equipment operation

Safe operation of machinery

Reading grade and alignment stakes

English communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability to changing priorities

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

High School (required)

FHWA-NHI bridge inspection courses within 1 year

Tools

Valid Class A CDL with N endorsement

Job description

Description

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Starting Wage Range: $28.08/hr - $30.94/hr.

Position Open Until Filled. Application Review Date: October 19, 2026.

Schedule

• Summer 6:00 - 4:00 M-TH, Winter 7:00 - 3:00 M-F
• Year round work, 4-10 hour day schedule in the summer, comp time option, PPE Reimbursement program, no travel

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts annual safety inspections of bridges and culverts and prepares written reports of the condition of the structures.
2. Records inspection database structure ratings and degrees of deterioration of all bridges and culverts.
3. Performs post-incident inspections to determine severity of damage.
4. Creates and updates bridge and culvert location maps to ensure accuracy and distributes as appropriate.
5. Assists with building and facility maintenance, as needed.
6. Safely operates assigned tucks and heavy construction equipment, machinery, and tools for highway and bridge construction and maintenance; and maintenance materials handling.
7. Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.
8. Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.
9. Performs general highway maintenance and related activities as assigned, including snow and ice removal, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repairs, sign repairs, clearing brush, hauling materials, flagging traffic, roadway vegetation control, sweeping intersections, routering and sealing road cracks, culvert and drainage work, removing dead animals, trash, and buildings and facilities maintenance repairs.
10. Operates equipment as required, including but not limited to, trucks, tractor-mowers, sweepers, small rollers, loaders, snow removal equipment, and similar equipment of comparable size and complexity.
11. Operates brush cutters, chain saws, asphalt kettles, jackhammers, weed sprayers, forklifts, hand mowers, and various hand tools.
12. May operate heavy motorized equipment including but not limited to, motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, large capacity loaders, large roller compactors, large trucks, tractors, oil distributors, semi-tractor, and trailer, and other similar equipment of comparable size and complexity, as required.
13. Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.
14. Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.
15. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
16. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries.
17. Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area.
18. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of common construction equipment and materials.
• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
• Knowledge of Digger's Hotline, utility markings, clearances, and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.
• Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
• Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather, heavy traffic conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work near mechanical parts.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy setting outdoors.

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test. (required)
• Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment. (required)
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement. (required)
• Must complete required FHWA-NHI bridge inspection courses within one (1) year from date of hire. (required)
• High school diploma/equivalent with two (2) years' work experience in road construction/infrastructure. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. (required)