What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker / Snowplow position at Douglas?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Maintenance Worker serves as an operator of
motorized equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of
County roadways. The work of the Maintenance Worker involves the safe
and efficient operation of those classes of equipment, which include,
but are not limited to: trucks, dozers, rollers, graders, excavators,
and tri-axle snowplows. The work is performed under the general
supervision of a working foreman. CDL training will be provided to those
employees in this position hired without required licensure. After
successful completion of training and licensure, the employee
participates in required DOT, FMCSA, and Douglas County testing to
become a Maintenance Worker I. Salary increases from \$20.46 to \$22.92
Hourly once licensure and testing requirements are satisfied. Full-time
based on 40 hours per week. Wage based on 2026 salary grade,
\$22.92-\$24.73 per hour. Standard hours of operation: Snow Season
(NovemberApril): MondayFriday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise
called out for snow plowing or emergency conditions) Summer Season
(AprilNovember): MondayThursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (unless otherwise
called out for emergency conditions or scheduled for a paving project)
This position may require rotating night shifts during the winter
season. Availability for evening and weekend callouts during winter
snow-plowing operations is required, with occasional weekend work during
the summer construction season as needed. Douglas County is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. High School
diploma or equivalent; working knowledge of highway maintenance
procedures; experience operating heavy equipment. Must have valid
driver\'s license; shall obtain a Class A CDL within three (3) months of
hire. After obtaining CDL license, ability to perform duties as listed
in Maintenance Worker I/II Job Description. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Submit applications online via website to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions
regarding job opening or hiring process, contact Douglas County Human
Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street;
Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429. Deadline: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM
motorized equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of
County roadways. The work of the Maintenance Worker involves the safe
and efficient operation of those classes of equipment, which include,
but are not limited to: trucks, dozers, rollers, graders, excavators,
and tri-axle snowplows. The work is performed under the general
supervision of a working foreman. CDL training will be provided to those
employees in this position hired without required licensure. After
successful completion of training and licensure, the employee
participates in required DOT, FMCSA, and Douglas County testing to
become a Maintenance Worker I. Salary increases from \$20.46 to \$22.92
Hourly once licensure and testing requirements are satisfied. Full-time
based on 40 hours per week. Wage based on 2026 salary grade,
\$22.92-\$24.73 per hour. Standard hours of operation: Snow Season
(NovemberApril): MondayFriday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise
called out for snow plowing or emergency conditions) Summer Season
(AprilNovember): MondayThursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (unless otherwise
called out for emergency conditions or scheduled for a paving project)
This position may require rotating night shifts during the winter
season. Availability for evening and weekend callouts during winter
snow-plowing operations is required, with occasional weekend work during
the summer construction season as needed. Douglas County is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. High School
diploma or equivalent; working knowledge of highway maintenance
procedures; experience operating heavy equipment. Must have valid
driver\'s license; shall obtain a Class A CDL within three (3) months of
hire. After obtaining CDL license, ability to perform duties as listed
in Maintenance Worker I/II Job Description. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Submit applications online via website to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions
regarding job opening or hiring process, contact Douglas County Human
Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street;
Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429. Deadline: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM
Salary : $20 - $25