Highway Operator – Minocqua

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oneida County is seeking a Highway Operator to maintain and repair highways, operate equipment, and support snow removal from Minocqua in winter to Rhinelander in summer.

This full-time county role requires a CDL Class B with tanker and air brake endorsements, a high school diploma, and the ability to live within 25 minutes of the Minocqua shop. The position is based in Wisconsin and offers a competitive wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work.
• Must live within 25 minutes of the Minocqua shop.
• CDL Class B license with tanker and air brake endorsements; Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, clear and maintain highways, roads, rights-of-way and roadsides using vehicles, equipment and hand-tools.
• Assist in flagging traffic and other manual labor tasks.
• Snow removal and storm damage cleanup.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Highway maintenance experience

CDL Class B with tanker and air brake

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Oneida County is now hiring for a Highway Operator position with the Highway Department. This position will work out of the Minocqua shop in the winter months and Rhinelander shop in the summers.

Application Deadline: 2026-09-21

Job Type: County

Summary Of Job Duties

• – Repair, clear and maintain various highways, roads, right-of-ways, and roadsides, while operating various types of vehicles, equipment and hand-tools.
• – Assist in flagging traffic and other manual labor tasks.
• – Snow removal and storm damage cleanup.
• – Perform minor repairs plus routine and preventative maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.
• – Other duties as assigned.

Experience And Qualifications

• – High school degree or equivalent
• – Three years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work.
• – Must live within 25 minutes of the Minocqua shop.
• – C.D.L. (Commercial Driver’s License) is required. Class B license with tanker and air break endorsements is required but Class A license is preferred.

WORK HOURS

These full-time positions work Monday through Thursday from 6:00AM to 4:00PM during summer months. Winter hours vary based on snow removal needs. Overtime is paid for weekend hours worked and position may be required, as needed, to work nights and weekends for snow removal and storm cleanup.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

Starting 2026 hourly wage of $26.79 plus $1.50 per hour for winter maintenance pay for November through March. Excellent benefit package provided which includes affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/government/employment/