What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Operator position at Sheboygan County?
Build More Than a Career—Build a Community
At Sheboygan County, a career is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We’re committed to being a different kind of government—one that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. We take pride in serving a diverse and growing community, and in supporting each other every step of the way.
When you join our team, you become our priority. We offer a supportive, purpose-driven workplace and a full range of benefits, including:
Now Hiring: Help Keep Sheboygan County Moving
Our Highway Department maintains over 2,170 lane miles of roads—including county highways, state routes, and township roads. We're looking for skilled, safety-focused professionals to join our team and help shape the future of local transportation infrastructure.
At Sheboygan County, a career is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We’re committed to being a different kind of government—one that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. We take pride in serving a diverse and growing community, and in supporting each other every step of the way.
When you join our team, you become our priority. We offer a supportive, purpose-driven workplace and a full range of benefits, including:
- Generous time off – 15 vacation days starting day one, plus sick leave and 10 paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits – Including access to our free InHealth Clinic
- Additional perks – Wisconsin Retirement System, employee referral program, education discounts, quarterly recognition awards, a robust wellness program, and more
Now Hiring: Help Keep Sheboygan County Moving
Our Highway Department maintains over 2,170 lane miles of roads—including county highways, state routes, and township roads. We're looking for skilled, safety-focused professionals to join our team and help shape the future of local transportation infrastructure.
As a Highway Maintenance Worker, you'll be part of a team that keeps roads safe and functional year-round. Your work will vary by season and project, but typical duties include:
- Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment: graders, loaders, pavers, bulldozers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and more.
- Perform minor repairs and inspections on vehicles and tools.
- Operate paving and crushing equipment; assist with blacktop production and application.
- Plow and treat roads during snow and ice events.
- Clear bridges, widen roads, install/remove snow fences, steam frozen culverts.
- Maintain drainage systems and assist in storm response.
- Mow grass, remove debris, repair potholes, replace culverts, and perform ditch work.
- Apply crack sealing and seal coating treatments.
- Participate in paving operations and blacktop maintenance.
- Assist in concrete work: forming, pouring, finishing, and curing.
- Maintain traffic control setups: detours, signs, flagging.
- Help maintain and improve County buildings and facilities.
- Support crushing operations and blacktop plant work per MSHA standards.
- Operate centerline painting equipment and maintain detailed records.
- Step into leadership roles (shed supervisor/foreman) as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid CDL (Class A) –required.
- Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, heavy equipment, and safety practices.
- Comfortable working independently and making field decisions.
- Outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Construction sites, maintenance sheds, roadways.
- Physically demanding: must lift 50-100 lbs, bend, kneel, climb, and use hand/arm strength.
- Must be available for non-standard hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Schedule
- Typically, 4 ten-hour days during summer and 5 eight-hour days in winter, with flexible availability for emergencies and weather-related events.
Salary : $26 - $30
