Highway Operator - Casual - Sheboygan County Transportation

Posted 8 days ago

sheboygan countyPlymouth (WI)

Highway Maintenance Workers Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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About the role

Highway Maintenance Team Member Sheboygan County is seeking hardworking, safety-focused individuals to support seasonal and as-needed highway maintenance operations. In this role, you'll help keep county roads safe and well-maintained through snow and ice removal, roadway maintenance, equipment operation, construction support, and infrastructure repair. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and making a direct impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to join our team.

Essential Duties: As part of our highway maintenance team, you will operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment and assist with seasonal road and infrastructure projects throughout the county.

Responsibilities include:

Winter Operations
Operate snowplows, graders, loaders, sanders/salters, Oshkosh trucks, and related equipmentPerform snow and ice removal, bridge cleaning, and drift prevention
Install, repair, and remove snow fencing
Maintain drainage systems and steam frozen culverts
Prepare and maintain winter maintenance equipment
Summer Operations
Haul materials for paving, ditching, milling, and seal coating projects
Perform pothole repair, culvert replacement, shouldering, crack filling, and blacktop repair
Conduct mowing, brush and tree removal, sweeping, landscaping, and roadside maintenance
Assist with traffic control setup, lane closures, detours, and work zone safety
Equipment & Facility Maintenance
Operate and maintain heavy equipment including graders, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, and paving equipmentPerform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
Support crusher, asphalt plant, and centerline painting operations
Assist with building maintenance, repairs, and painting
Team & Safety Responsibilities
Follow all roadway safety standards and Department policies
Inspect roadways and report maintenance concerns
Read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Fill in for supervisors or foremen as needed
Work collaboratively across crews and operations

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL (Class A) & Tanker (N) Endorsement - Required
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Strong commitment to workplace and roadway safety

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience operating heavy equipment or construction machinery
Knowledge of highway maintenance, paving, or snow removal operations
Familiarity with traffic control and work zone safety
Mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance experience
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments year-round, including construction sites and roadways. Employees must be able to:
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
Work in varying weather conditions and temperatures
Stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and operate heavy equipment for extended periods
Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency weather events

Benefits: Sheboygan County offers a wide range of employee benefits. Click here to view benefit overview.

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