Highway - Truck Driver

Shawano Library; Shawano (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Nine holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

State Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation (457)

Job summary

Shawano County is seeking a full-time highway maintenance worker to perform a range of tasks including snow plowing, salting roads, patching shoulders, and general road maintenance.

Essential duties include maintaining bridges, flagging, repairing guard rails, and supporting other highway maintenance personnel. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid Wisconsin driver's license with CDL endorsements are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with CDL endorsements required.
• CDL endorsements and driving certificate may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Haul gravel, asphalt and other highway materials.
• Maintain bridges and roadside infrastructure.
• Perform snow plowing, salting and general maintenance work.
• Assist mechanics and other maintenance staff as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Truck driving certificate

Job description

3035 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA

Job Description

Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The following is the County’s Mission Statement and Policy on Quality:

• Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
• County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans

Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The following is the County’s Mission Statement and Policy on Quality: “The primary mission of Shawano County is to provide all County citizens with cost-effective, prompt and high-quality County services. Quality is the extent to which a product or service conforms to requirements and meets or exceeds customer expectations.”

*It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.

Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
• County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans

Shawano County is pleased to offer our part-time employees (regularly scheduled to work 24-29 hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: This is a full-time, regular position. Examples of work to be performed are: plowing snow; spreading salt and sand; grading shoulders; cleaning culverts; patching roads; cutting brush; painting/maintaining guard rails; putting up and removing snow fence; hauling gravel, sand, blacktop, general labor on construction projects and making minor equipment repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for hauling gravel, blacktop, fill, culverts, and other highway materials.
• Responsible for maintaining bridges.
• Responsible for continued litter pick up.
• Responsible for cutting brush along road right of way.
• Responsible for flagging/signing and emergency sign repair.
• Assists mechanics, machinery maintenance worker, and miscellaneous equipment and maintenance operator with repairs.
• Performs any other related highway maintenance and construction work as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Truck driving certificate and/or three to five years related experience.
• Requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license with CDL (proper endorsements) and adequate insurance as required by County Policy.

3035 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA