What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker. position at MANITOWOC COUNTY?
Looking for a hands-on career with great work-life balance, steady hours, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community? Join the Manitowoc County Highway Department and become part of a hardworking team that keeps our roads safe and maintained year-round.
Enjoy a Schedule That Works for You
- 4-Day Work Weeks (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour days) from May through October
- Flexible Winter Schedule with Monday–Friday hours and Friday afternoons off from November through April
- Competitive pay based on experience
What You’ll Do
As a Highway Maintenance Worker, you’ll perform a variety of important outdoor maintenance and roadway operations, including:
- Maintaining county roads and right-of-ways to keep travel safe and efficient
- Operating snowplows and snow removal equipment during winter weather events
- Mowing grass, trimming trees and brush, spraying weeds, and repairing washouts
- Repairing potholes, filling roadway cracks, and maintaining bridges and guardrails
- Installing and repairing posts, markers, and snow fences
- Helping improve the appearance and safety of county roadways through general maintenance and cleanup
Why Join Our Team?
- Work outdoors and stay active
- Enjoy a consistent schedule with built-in long weekends
- Take pride in work that directly benefits your local community
- Be part of a dependable, team-oriented department
- Gain experience operating equipment and performing skilled roadway maintenance
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, operating equipment, and working as part of a team that keeps Manitowoc County moving safely in every season.