What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Operator 1 position at Sauk County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team and make a difference in your community
as a Highway Operator. We are looking for someone who has the desire to
a hold a vital role in maintaining the highways, roads, and other
transportation infrastructures for optimal condition for drivers and
pedestrians in Sauk County. Highway Operators are essential for
preserving the integrity of transportation networks, promoting smooth
traffic flow, and ultimately enhancing the overall safety and efficiency
of the roadways for the benefit of the public. The purpose of the
Highway Operator I is to perform a variety of maintenance duties and
repair vehicles, machines and equipment for Sauk County Highway
Department. \*\*Applicants with a valid CDL at time of hire start at
\$26.47 \*\*Applicants who do not have a valid CDL at time of hire will
begin at \$24.22 until a CDL is obtained. Essential Duties Operate road
maintenance, construction and repair vehicles and equipment including
trucks, rollers, water trucks, front end loaders, tractors, mowers,
brush chippers, compressors, semi-tractor and trailer, shop crane,
conveyor, portable traffic signals, pavement saws, chainsaw, cement
mixer, compactor, loaders, jackhammer, curbing machine, weed trimmers,
cutting torch and snowplow truck. Use judgement based upon public safety
as to where, when, and how to remove snow and ice from roadways and
apply treatments to roadways for winter maintenance activities. Operate
brush cutters, asphalt kettles, weed sprayers, forklifts and various
hand tools while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety. Fill
cracks and potholes with paving materials. Transport heavy equipment to
job sites with truck and trailer. Replace and repair road signs,
guardrails and other roadway markers and ensure that all apparatus meets
current traffic safety standards. Perform routine maintenance tasks on
equipment and trucks such as ensuring equipment is serviced with fuel,
oil, coolants, lubricants, and tire pressure. Mow right-of-way and trims
and remove brush while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety.
Perform or assist mechanics with minor repairs and maintenance to tools
and equipment. Ensure equipment is in safe working condition. Assist
with signing and traffic control and use judgment to ensure traffic work
zones are set up correctly to maximize public and crew safety. Sweep
bridges. Maintain daily activity log. Provide traffic control for
construction, maintenance, and utility work zones. Respond to roadway
emergency situations and assess how best to apply traffic control or
debris removal to safely restore traffic flow and protect emergency
response personnel. Pick up debris and trash. Remove roadway
obstructions. Contact Sheriff\'s Department and other agencies regarding
motorists in distress And other duties as assigned. Position Specific
Duties and Responsibilities Janitor/Dispatch Clean offices, restrooms,
and meetings rooms. Collect and dispose of waste and separate recyclable
materials. Sweep floors, strip old wax and apply new. Wash windows and
dust furniture and fixtures. Vacuum and shampoo rugs. Gather litter from
grounds. Mow grass, trim trees and shrubs. Remove snow and ice from
walkways. Perform minor repairs to plumbing fixtures. Change fluids and
make minor repairs to lawn mowers. Secure doors, windows, gates and gas
pumps at night. Contact personnel as required for emergency conditions
outside regular hours. Receive and distribute weather reports during
storm activities. Load truck drivers during emergency operations. Sign
Crew Fabricate, repair and maintain road signs and work zone traffic
control in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and its Wisconsin supplement. Install variety of road
maintenance signs on State, County and Local roads, guardrails and other
highway markers. Operate road maintenance and repair equipment including
trucks, loaders, cranes, chain s ws, trimmers and snowplowing equipment.
Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project detours
and road closures. Direct highway traffic lights during maintenance and
repair projects. Fill cracks and potholes with paving materials. Operate
and maintain and perform maintenance on sign manufacturing equipment.
Maintain computer data base of all County road sign locations and sign
related activities. Complete all necessary documentation required by the
County or Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) relating to
sign installation, repair, replacement or removal. Maintain sign
manufacturing equipment, signs, supplies, and order new materials as
needed. Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project
detours and road closures. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi
as a Highway Operator. We are looking for someone who has the desire to
a hold a vital role in maintaining the highways, roads, and other
transportation infrastructures for optimal condition for drivers and
pedestrians in Sauk County. Highway Operators are essential for
preserving the integrity of transportation networks, promoting smooth
traffic flow, and ultimately enhancing the overall safety and efficiency
of the roadways for the benefit of the public. The purpose of the
Highway Operator I is to perform a variety of maintenance duties and
repair vehicles, machines and equipment for Sauk County Highway
Department. \*\*Applicants with a valid CDL at time of hire start at
\$26.47 \*\*Applicants who do not have a valid CDL at time of hire will
begin at \$24.22 until a CDL is obtained. Essential Duties Operate road
maintenance, construction and repair vehicles and equipment including
trucks, rollers, water trucks, front end loaders, tractors, mowers,
brush chippers, compressors, semi-tractor and trailer, shop crane,
conveyor, portable traffic signals, pavement saws, chainsaw, cement
mixer, compactor, loaders, jackhammer, curbing machine, weed trimmers,
cutting torch and snowplow truck. Use judgement based upon public safety
as to where, when, and how to remove snow and ice from roadways and
apply treatments to roadways for winter maintenance activities. Operate
brush cutters, asphalt kettles, weed sprayers, forklifts and various
hand tools while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety. Fill
cracks and potholes with paving materials. Transport heavy equipment to
job sites with truck and trailer. Replace and repair road signs,
guardrails and other roadway markers and ensure that all apparatus meets
current traffic safety standards. Perform routine maintenance tasks on
equipment and trucks such as ensuring equipment is serviced with fuel,
oil, coolants, lubricants, and tire pressure. Mow right-of-way and trims
and remove brush while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety.
Perform or assist mechanics with minor repairs and maintenance to tools
and equipment. Ensure equipment is in safe working condition. Assist
with signing and traffic control and use judgment to ensure traffic work
zones are set up correctly to maximize public and crew safety. Sweep
bridges. Maintain daily activity log. Provide traffic control for
construction, maintenance, and utility work zones. Respond to roadway
emergency situations and assess how best to apply traffic control or
debris removal to safely restore traffic flow and protect emergency
response personnel. Pick up debris and trash. Remove roadway
obstructions. Contact Sheriff\'s Department and other agencies regarding
motorists in distress And other duties as assigned. Position Specific
Duties and Responsibilities Janitor/Dispatch Clean offices, restrooms,
and meetings rooms. Collect and dispose of waste and separate recyclable
materials. Sweep floors, strip old wax and apply new. Wash windows and
dust furniture and fixtures. Vacuum and shampoo rugs. Gather litter from
grounds. Mow grass, trim trees and shrubs. Remove snow and ice from
walkways. Perform minor repairs to plumbing fixtures. Change fluids and
make minor repairs to lawn mowers. Secure doors, windows, gates and gas
pumps at night. Contact personnel as required for emergency conditions
outside regular hours. Receive and distribute weather reports during
storm activities. Load truck drivers during emergency operations. Sign
Crew Fabricate, repair and maintain road signs and work zone traffic
control in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and its Wisconsin supplement. Install variety of road
maintenance signs on State, County and Local roads, guardrails and other
highway markers. Operate road maintenance and repair equipment including
trucks, loaders, cranes, chain s ws, trimmers and snowplowing equipment.
Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project detours
and road closures. Direct highway traffic lights during maintenance and
repair projects. Fill cracks and potholes with paving materials. Operate
and maintain and perform maintenance on sign manufacturing equipment.
Maintain computer data base of all County road sign locations and sign
related activities. Complete all necessary documentation required by the
County or Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) relating to
sign installation, repair, replacement or removal. Maintain sign
manufacturing equipment, signs, supplies, and order new materials as
needed. Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project
detours and road closures. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi
Salary : $24 - $26