What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Worker position at Sheboygan County?
Why Sheboygan County?
A career with Sheboygan County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization.
Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:
- Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic
- Time off: 15 vacation days upon hire, sick time and 10 paid holidays
- Other perks: Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount, quarterly recognition awards, wellness program and much more!
*Top end salary inclusive of anticipated overtime.
Sheboygan County is seeking a skilled and safety-minded individuals to join our Highway Department. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving the County’s extensive roadway system — including over 2,100 lane-miles of roads — using a wide variety of equipment and techniques in both summer and winter seasons.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain, and repair County-owned trucks and heavy equipment (plows, graders, loaders, crushers, pavers, etc.).
Perform winter road maintenance (snow plowing, salting, snow fence installation, culvert thawing, bridge cleaning).
Perform summer road maintenance (paving, crack filling, mowing, brush clearing, ditching, blacktop repair, culvert replacement, road sweeping).
Conduct hands-on labor tasks including shoveling, raking, jackhammering, sawing, and concrete work.
Safely set up work zones with signs, cones, and message boards; direct traffic and use crash trailers when needed.
Perform culvert and bridge inspections; read and interpret construction plans and specs.
Operate centerline painting equipment and maintain related documentation.
Follow DOT, MSHA, MUTCD, and safety standards at all times.
Assist or fill in for supervisors as needed; work independently and make sound field decisions.
Maintain and remodel department buildings as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s license, Class A, B, C, D – ability to obtain N endorsement.
- Understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions.
Work is performed in a shed and outdoor settings, including but not limited to construction sites.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds, but, must be capable of lifting 100 pounds.
- A combination of sitting and standing postures may be required, use of hands, ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to regularly work five eight-hour days and/or four ten-hour days and the ability to adapt to working non-standard work hours, including weekends, late evenings, early mornings and holidays.
- Ability to work in an environment with occasional exposure to unpleasant odors and non-toxic fumes.
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to adverse temperature and/or humidity extremes.
- Must be able to operate construction equipment, snow removal equipment, trucks, tools and equipment.
Salary : $48,000 - $60,000
