Road Maintenance Equipment Operator

Langlade County (Antigo, Wisconsin); Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Langlade County in Antigo, WI is seeking a Highway Worker (Operator I) responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance. The role includes grading, paving, ditching, brushing, and basic shop maintenance, with on-call duties and winter storm readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a valid CDL with A & B endorsements and a high school diploma (or equivalent). Experience with heavy trucks or related equipment is preferred; strong mechanical aptitude and

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and/or heavy trucks preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with A & B endorsements; training available.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dump truck to plow snow and haul materials.
• Potential to operate equipment such as grader, skid steer, and front-end loader.
• Cutting brush and trees, shoveling construction material, handling rocks, installing geo-fabric and snow fence.
• Vehicle maintenance including greasing, oil change, washing, etc.
• Working as part of paving, brushing, crack-sealing, gravel-crushing crews.
• Operate various small tools and power equipment (chainsaws, blowers, pumps, generators, shovels, rakes, trimmers).
• Perform general maintenance around shop facilities (mowing, snow removal, painting).
• Respond to calls to work at any time, including during winter storms.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Judgment

Work organization

Education

Valid CDL with A & B endorsements

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Langlade County in Antigo, WI is seeking a Highway Worker (Operator I) responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance. The role includes grading, paving, ditching, brushing, and basic shop maintenance, with on-call duties and winter storm readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a valid CDL with A & B endorsements and a high school diploma (or equivalent). Experience with heavy trucks or related equipment is preferred; strong mechanical aptitude and