Highway Maintenance Worker - Limited Term (Public Works)

Remove snow and de-ice assigned highways.
 
Maintain and install snowplows, snow wings and sanders.
 
Install and remove snow fence.
 
Mark curbs and culverts.
 
Patrol assigned highways for down or missing signs.
 
Patch holes in pavement.
 
Repair road shoulders with gravel.
 
Clean drainage structures.
 
Trim trees and brush from roadsides.
 
Remove animals and debris from roadway.
 
Repair guardrails.
 
Report new driveways and utilities doing work on right-of-way.
 
Operate equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, rollers and other equipment.
 
Seasonal activities including crack filling, shouldering, culvert replacement, blow-up repair, concrete repairs, black topping, flagging traffic and setting up lane closures.
 
Work under proper safety guidelines and follow the safety procedures of the County.
 
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and two to three years of relevant prior experience required.  Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements
Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B required upon hire.
Wisconsin Commercial Driver License - Tanker Endorsement N required within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Good driving record for past 10 years.
Must wear steel toe safety shoes. 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to drive a 41,100# GVW truck with manual transmission required.
Knowledge of driver preventative maintenance of equipment (i.e. trucks, tractors, end-loaders).
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance.
Ability to work long hours, including evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing equipment operation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery or unstable conditions.
Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.
 
Interactions and Communications
Responds to others' requests for basic and general information.
 
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision.  These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.
 
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.
 
Tools & Equipment Used
Plow Trucks           Computerized Sander Controls
End-Loaders          Computers for timecard documentation       
                                                    

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.