Roadway Maintenance Technician — Year‑Round, 4/10s

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Nebraska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE Reimbursement program

Comp time option

No travel

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including winter operations, equipment operation, and culvert work. You will work with trucks, heavy machinery, and other tools to keep roadways safe and in good repair.

Starting wage ranges from $26.32 to $28.97 per hour, with year-round work, a 4-10 hour summer schedule, comp time option, PPE reimbursement, and no travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement.
• Pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• May require Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift, first aid and CPR depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and heavy construction equipment for highway and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Responds to weather events (snow, ice, high water, washouts) and emergency situations.
• Performs regular highway maintenance including asphalt repairs, pothole patching, culvert and drainage work, sign repairs, and vegetation control.
• Operates equipment and tools such as cranes, rollers, loaders, and snow removal equipment as required.
• Maintains equipment through daily inspections and routine service; keeps records.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safe driving

Emergency response

Flagging traffic

English communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy machinery

Truck operation

Safety certifications

PPE knowledge

Job description

Dodge County is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including winter operations, equipment operation, and culvert work. You will work with trucks, heavy machinery, and other tools to keep roadways safe and in good repair.

Starting wage ranges from $26.32 to $28.97 per hour, with year-round work, a 4-10 hour summer schedule, comp time option, PPE reimbursement, and no travel required.