What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Crew Eligibility List position at Brown County, WI?
Job Summary
The Highway Crew member performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and highway infrastructure. Work includes operating heavy equipment, performing snow removal, and maintaining right-of-way areas. Duties require physical endurance and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions, including emergency call-outs.
Essential Duties
Roadway and Bridge Maintenance
- Operates heavy-duty snowplow trucks, loaders, motor graders, and equipment for snow and ice removal on state, county, town roads, and urban streets.
- Performs bridge and road repair, including grinding, welding, patching, tar application, air hammer concrete removal, and concrete finishing.
- Conducts asphalt paving operations including use of paving equipment (paver, roller) and manual asphalt work.
Construction Equipment Operation
- Operates dump trucks to haul materials such as gravel, asphalt, stone, and soils.
- Uses heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, motor graders, front-end loaders, scrapers, and tractors during roadway construction and grading.
Vegetation and Debris Management
- Clears brush and trees; removes trash, debris, and rocks; cuts grass and weeds; sprays weeds and other vegetation for growth control; and cleans drainage culverts.
Traffic Control and Safety
- Sets up traffic control signage in work zones.
- Flags traffic in construction and paving zones to ensure crew and public safety.
Non-Essential Duties
- Performs routine yard and facility maintenance.
- Assists with emergency response tasks as needed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Additional training in truck driving, welding, or carpentry.
- At least two (2) years of experience in:
- Dump truck driving
- Construction equipment operation
- Road construction or general labor (including agricultural/farm experience)
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsements preferred but not required for hire. If not obtained prior to hire, must be obtained within 6 months (County sponsorship offered upon signing of agreement).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of highway grading, excavation, paving, and concrete practices.
- Familiarity with snowplowing techniques using dump trucks and/or motor graders.
- Ability to operate a wide range of heavy construction and farm equipment.
- Knowledge of road construction materials (gravel, asphalt, sand, concrete).
- Ability to plow snow and work extended shifts during snow events (16 hours).
- Basic mechanical skills for making field adjustments or minor equipment repairs.
- Proficiency in welding is a plus.
- Ability to respond to emergency call-ins promptly.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift objects up to 75 lbs., with frequent carrying of 50 lbs.
- Regular standing, walking, sitting, driving, and equipment operation.
- Frequent bending, crouching, and walking on uneven terrain; occasional twisting, climbing, and reaching.
- Ability to use hands and feet for pushing/pulling, fine manipulation, and operating controls.
- Must tolerate exposure to:
- Weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Loud noises and vibrations
- Dust, fumes, and other environmental hazards
Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
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