Patrol Worker (Fall/Winter LTE) - Highway Operations

Waukesha County; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works is hiring 6 temporary Patrol Worker positions for the late-Fall 2026 to late-Winter 2027 season. Duties include maintenance and repair of highways, snow removal, and de‑icing operations. A Class B CDL is required at application; Class A CDL with air brake endorsement preferred.

Onboarding may start with first shift. Typical hours are 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Friday, with potential for a first shift during onboarding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Wisconsin Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within six months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and right‑of‑ways.
• Conduct snow removal and de‑icing operations.
• Operate trucks and equipment used for road maintenance and repair.
• Respond to emergencies and work in varied weather conditions.
• Interact respectfully with diverse communities and backgrounds.

Skills

Manual labor

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class B CDL

Valid Wisconsin Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within six months

Job description

Salary Range

$27.49 - $38.19

Work Assignment Details

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works is seeking to fill 6 temporary Patrol Worker positions for the late-Fall 2026 to late-Winter 2027 season. As a temporary Patrol Worker, you will perform work involving maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and right-of-ways, including snow removal and de-icing operations. You may be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as: snowstorms, windstorms, and must have the ability to: perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions; operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of roads and right-of-ways; and, effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles. A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required upon application; Class A CDL preferred. Typical work hours: second shift, 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, Monday - Friday. (Please note the first week may be first shift, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, for onboarding/training purposes.) Prior to hiring, the final candidate is subject to work/education/certification reference(s), a criminal background and driver's license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of a hearing test, physical, DOT Drug Test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB Assessment.

Classification Specification

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.
3. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
4. Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Patrol Worker ADA Essential Functions Worksheet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW‑Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you have any recruitment questions or if you need an accommodation during the selection process because of a disability, please contact our office at 262-548-7044.

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