Highway Section Worker Technician

Marathon County; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marathon County benefits

Job summary

Marathon County is hiring for highway department positions across Wausau, Stratford, Hatley, and Mosinee. The role involves manual road construction, maintenance, and operating a range of heavy equipment.

Starting pay is $24.13 per hour plus Marathon County benefits. A valid Wisconsin Class A CDL with tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within six months) and a driver record meeting county standards are required. The county is an equal opportunity employer offering accommodations on request.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety precautions when using power equipment.
• Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment.
• Skill in operating winter road maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
• Ability to read blueprints and use this information to complete construction tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment for asphalt patching, snow plowing, sanding, and hauling materials.
• Performs routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment.
• May operate small grader to repair shoulders."
• Assists with winter road maintenance program and operates trucks for plowing and salting.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and supports county goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Schedule:

October through March: 7am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7am to 11am, Friday
April through September: 6am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday

This eligibility list will be used to fill vacancies at the Wausau, Stratford, Hatley, and Mosinee locations of the Marathon County Highway Department.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Performs manual labor road construction and maintenance tasks that include putting up and taking down snow fences, replacing guard rails, cutting brush and small trees using hand and power tools, mowing roadsides, picking up dead animals, collecting refuse picked up by Adopt a Highway groups,cleaning out culverts and catch basins, putting up traffic control signs, flagging and directing traffic, tarring cracks in roads, applying asphalt with shovels, and other similar manual work activities.
• Operates automotive and road construction equipment; operatestrucks from 6,000 to 80,000GVW, including trailers,for asphalt patching operations, snow plowing, sanding, salting, hauling road materials, and transporting equipment;may operate fuel distribution trucks.
• Performs routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment, including attaching and removing plow blades (75-100 lbs.), changing oil, lubricating, changing windshield wiper blades, and similar maintenance.
• May operate small grader to repair and maintain shoulders.
• May operate higher level equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs routine work cleaning Highway Department buildings and maintaining department grounds (one position).
• May operate bulldozer, tractor backhoe, excavator, asphalt roller, asphalt paver screed, motor grader, end loader, water truck, tandem truck, FWD large truck, and sweeper.
• Assists with winter road maintenance program; operates automotive equipment including trucks over 26,000 GVW to plow snow, sand, and salt roads.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime hours as required.
• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.

Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent. Must have at least one (1) year of paid work experience that includes:

• Constructing or maintaining roads or bridges: OR
• Commercial construction building experience; OR
• Operating varied related farm equipment

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions; OR ability to obtainthe required Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions withinsix (6) monthsof hire. Employees failing to meet the CDL requirements will be terminated.
• A driving record that meets County standards.
• Must be able to consistently respond within a reasonable amount of time for snow emergencies and other critical needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper safety precautions required when using power equipment, grass mowers, etc.
• Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment.
• Skill in operating assigned winter road maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
• Ability to accurately calculate and record material quantities and perform legible documentation of various work activities.
• Some positions require knowledge in reading blueprints and the ability to use this information to complete required construction and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform routine operations without close supervision.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate of pay: $24.13 + Marathon County benefits

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone [phone] to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law