Section Leader

Vernon County Wisconsin; Indiana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wisconsin Retirement System

Short/Long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Deferred compensation

Other supplemental insurances

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vernon County Wisconsin Highway Department is seeking a position for routine highway maintenance and snow removal. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and tractors to perform road upkeep while following safety standards.

The employee often works independently and may be on-call for snow storms. Responsibilities include patching roads, mowing, installing guard rails and signs, and communicating with the public.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience grading roads, plowing snow, road construction, and equipment operation.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump truck with plow, wing, and sander.
• Mow with loader and wheel tractor.
• Perform road patching, debris removal, and routine maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Road maintenance

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)

Tools

Dump truck with plow

Loader

Wheel tractor

Hand & power tools

Job description

About The Department

The Vernon County Highway Department builds and maintains the roads and bridges that keep our communities connected and moving. From daily travel to emergency response and local business activity, safe and reliable infrastructure is essential to everyday life in Vernon County.

Section Leader

• Department: Highway Department
• Reports to: Highway Commissioner
• FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
• Pay Grade: K

Position Summary

This position performs routine highway maintenance and snow removal duties, including operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and tractors. Completes road repairs, mowing, debris removal, and other general roadway upkeep while following safety standards. Employee uses independent judgment and often works alone.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates dump truck with plow, wing, and sander.
• Operate loader and wheel tractor for mowing.
• Performs road maintenance, road patching, plows snow, picks up trash and debris along the road and roadside.
• Operates and assists in the maintenance of standard highway equipment.
• Erects and takes down snow fences.
• Installs/replaces and repairs guard rails and signs.
• Receives complaints and requests from the public in the assigned section.
• Keeps records of work performed and time involved in performing the work.
• Maintains availability and accessibility by phone for overtime work during snowstorms or when other road damage occurs.
• Assists in repairs to highways and roads; places gravel on roadways and shoulders as needed.
• Sweeps intersections and bridge decks.
• Mows and clears brush from road right-of-ways; cleans culverts and ditches.
• Uses various equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, picks, hammers and brooms
• Consults with department personnel regarding vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled highway maintenance duties.

Related Job Functions

• Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Uses breathing apparatus, hearing, gloves, and eye protection as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and others.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver’s license and good driving record are not maintained.
• Performs road patching and road maintenance.
• Performs related work as required or directed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and move around for extended periods.
• Ability to drive dump truck or drive the tractor-operated mower for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of operating various equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, picks, hammers, and brooms. Lift and carry various debris (up to 50 pounds or up to 75 pounds with assistance from co-workers) such as chunks of concrete, fall tree limbs, etc.
• Ability to safely work with hazards, such as construction sites, temperature extremes, noise, fumes. Work is performed in all types of weather, including rain, snow, and extreme cold and heat; dramatic shifts in temperature, and noise, vibrations and mechanical hazards are factors
• Requires near and far vision for driving vehicles, inspecting roads, and operating equipment.
• Read and write instructions and records.
• Ability to communicate with the public and Vernon County staff.
• May involve potential for minimal exposure to blood/body fluids.

Education And Training Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited high school, GED, or equivalency.
• Requires 1-year previous experience grading roads, plowing snow, road construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Preference for experience operating dump truck with plow, wing and sander, loader and wheel tractor for mowing and road patching and maintenance operations, and for persons with experience performing similar roadwork duties for a township or other municipality.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Additional Information

• This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.
• Vernon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WAGE AND BENEFITS

• $25.36- $28.01
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability - waived premiums.
• $10,000 Life Insurance Policy - Employer Paid.
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Group Rate Plans
• Deferred Compensation - Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide
• Other Supplemental Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program