Top 2 Highway operator/maintenance worker Jobs in New Lisbon, Wi

Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker
Juneau County, WI —Mauston, WI
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
11d
Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker
Juneau County —Mauston, WI
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
11d

Other jobs to consider

Find your next job by exploring related positions.

Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker
Juneau County —Mauston, WI
Work involves physical labor, operating equipment in all weather conditions, and exposure to traffic, noise, and outdoor elements. Pay: From $25.00 per hour.
From $25 an hour
Quick Apply
11d
Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker
Juneau County, WI —Mauston, WI
Participates in small and larger crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county and state highways. Work has standard vision requirements.
11d

I want to receive the latest job alert for highway operator/maintenance worker in new lisbon, wi

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

highway operator/maintenance worker jobs near new lisbon, wi

Maintenance Person jobs in New Richmond, OH

Maintenance jobs in Sumter, SC

Maintenance Person jobs in Pinetop, AZ

Maintenance Supervisor jobs in San Antonio, TX

Maintenance Person jobs in Crawfordsville, IN

Maintenance Person jobs in Essex, MD

Maintenance Manager jobs in North Carolina

Maintenance Person jobs in Livingston, AL

Maintenance Person jobs in Seymour, WI

Maintenance Person jobs in Golden, CO

Maintenance Person jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Maintenance jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Maintenance jobs in Cleveland, OH

Maintenance Manager jobs in Atlanta, GA

Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker

Juneau County, WI
Mauston, WI

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Construction material handling
Schematics
Semi-truck operation
Flagging for traffic control
Moving
CDL A
Forklift
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
High school diploma or GED
Construction plans
Machine operation safety procedures
Construction industry experience
Decision making
Following blueprint specifications
Hazardous material handling
Emergency response readiness
Truck loading and unloading
Materials handling
Roadway construction projects
Material handling equipment operation
Construction hauling
Cargo securement protocols
Tanker Endorsement

Full Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs labor, highway construction, and maintenance work to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair, including general maintenance of highways and bridges; performs traffic control flagging; and operates light and utility equipment and light and heavy trucks.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Provides positive leadership in department safety and training activities, ensures on-site safety practices are implemented.
Performs physical labor in constructing, maintaining, and repairing highways, bridges, and rights-of-way, including shoveling, raking, cutting brush, pruning trees, cleaning culverts, patching pavements, trash and debris removal, and mowing roadsides.
Feeds brush and trees into brush chipper operating hydraulic excavator.
Participates in small and larger crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county and state highways.
Skillfully operates all of the Highway Department equipment including crawler tractors, wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, compactors, motor graders, road widener, oil distributor, tractor/trailers, screening plant, and asphalt paving machine.
Grades, shapes, and contours highway surfaces, drainageways, and slopes to specific tolerances.
Performs flagging and other work zone support and traffic control.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of highway bridges.
Reads, interprets, and follows construction plans and grade controls.
Ensures work zones are properly and consistently designed, established and maintained.
Ensures that appropriate erosion control and other environmental protections are established and maintained.
Installs, maintains, and repairs highway appurtenances including guardrails, traffic signs, culverts, and pavement markings.
Operates light and utility equipment, with attachments, including tractors, mowers, brush chippers and asphalt heaters.

Operates hand and power tools, including chainsaws, shovels, rakes, wrenches, augers and brush cutters.
Plows snow, removes ice and applies road salt, traction sand and liquid anti-icing /de-icing as necessary.
Participates in scheduled and emergency snow and ice removal, including on interstate highways.
Transports equipment and machinery, operating heavy-duty trucks and lowboy equipment trailers.
Accurately completes time, equipment, and materials reports.
Maintains assigned garage buildings and grounds.
Safely operates assigned equipment, machinery, and tools for highway and bridge construction and maintenance; and maintenance materials handling.
Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.
Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.
Completes daily equipment inspection (pre-trip and post trip) reports.
Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries.
Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
Reports to work for after-hours needs, as assigned.
Performs emergency repairs and works as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies.

Attends work regularly and is punctual.
Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that aligns with health and safety standards.
Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County.
Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities.
Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of construction equipment and materials.
Ability and skill to drive and operate assigned equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Ability to safely load, unload, and transport assigned equipment to and from job sites.
Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.
Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade control, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, staff, and utilities.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safety precautions.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment purpose, use, and maintenance.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions and adhere to prescribed departmental routines.
Skill in reading and understanding documentation, schematics, manuals, blueprints, etc., required for position/projects.
Ability to maintain accurate records of assigned activities, if required.
Skill in time management; prioritizing duties to accomplish a high volume of quality work product requiring minimal supervision.
Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations successfully.
Knowledge and ability to follow the policies and practices contained in the County Personnel Handbook.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours if needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in highway construction, maintenance and repair or similar industry.
Wisconsin CDL Class A with N endorsement or obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Able to obtain the following certification/ licenses:
- Flagger (Traffic Control)
- Traffic Incident Management Training
- Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Miner
- First Aid / CPR
Able to show competence in the following areas:
Load Securement
Forklift Operation
Trench Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazardous Materials identification
Emergency response protocols
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as otherwise required by law. ?Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with Human Resources.?

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to50pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to, digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, and exhaust fumes.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to cold,wetand/or humid conditions, noise, vibrations, airborne materials,bio-hazards, heavy traffic conditions.
During emergency response, work may be exposed to severe weather and physical and environmental conditions including high water and rapid currents, high wind, limited visibility, extreme temperatures, uneven terrain, and exposed electric,gasand other utility lines.

Juneau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

highway operator/maintenance worker jobs in new lisbon, wi

Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker

Highway Operator/Maintenance Worker

Other jobs to consider

I want to receive the latest job alert for highway operator/maintenance worker in new lisbon, wi

Explore jobs in more locations

Description

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected