Class B Operator - Highway

Clark, County of • HWY - Loyal, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Operator performs truck and equipment operation and manual, administrative, and supervisory work to coordinate the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, culverts, and other structures on the County Trunk Highway System and the maintenance of the State Highway System within Clark County.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with B, C & N and Air Brake Endorsements, ability to operate manual transmissions.
• Ability to operate heavy trucks which require, at a minimum, a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Class B License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience in truck operation, highway maintenance, and/or highway construction is required.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with B, C & N and Air Brake and Manual Transmission Endorsements.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle record, and drug screen.
• Knowledge and skills to use the following small equipment: measuring devices, mobile radio, and small hand tools such as chainsaws, brush saws, lawnmower, shovel, pick, axe, and weed eaters
• Knowledge and skills to use the following highway equipment: trucks - pickup through quad-axle, snowplows, patrol wings, material spreaders, self-contained air compressor with attachments, tractor with commercial mowing attachments, brush chipper, material melter with attachments, skid steer loader
• Ability to work odd hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes when called in an emergency
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the public
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including digital telephone, calculator, copy machine, camera, etc.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively, organize ideas, and communicate messages appropriately before and to groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to find the meaning of unknown or technical words and phrases.
• Ability to ask questions when needed.
• Ability to listen carefully to correctly understand content and feelings being expressed and respond in a way that shows understanding of what is said.
• Ability to show understanding, friendliness, and respect for the feelings of others.
• Ability to assert oneself appropriately; stand up for yourself and your ideas in a firm, positive way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others; contribute to the group with ideas and effort.
• Ability to do own share of tasks necessary to complete the project.
• Ability to encourage team members by listening to them, providing support, and offering tips for success, as appropriate.
• Ability to resolve differences for the benefit of the team.
• Ability to provide input on existing procedures, policies, or authorities to improve the department.
• Ability to work well with people having different ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds.
• Ability to understand one’s own culture and those of others and how they differ.
• Ability to respect the rights of others while helping them make cultural adjustments where necessary.
• Ability to assess your own knowledge and skills accurately.
• Ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals.
• Ability to monitor your progress toward your goals.
• Ability to give a high level of effort toward reaching goals.
• Ability to work hard to become proficient at job tasks.
• Pay attention to details.
• Concentrate on doing tasks well, even unpleasant ones.
• Ability to display high standards of attendance, honesty, energy, and optimism.
• Maintain safe work practices for employees and the general public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to recognize a problem, a gap between what is and what should or could be.
• Ability to identify immediate safety concerns and address them.
• Ability to create and implement a solution.
• Ability to identify the goal and generate alternative ideas for reaching the goal.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement conditions.
• Ability to interact positively with the public and others.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned such as snowplowing, various highway improvement, maintenance, and repair work.
• Respond to emergency calls at any time, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Consult with supervisor(s) to obtain project or procedure changes
• Perform heavy manual work
• Perform equipment maintenance including, but not limited to, preventative maintenance, greasing, oil changes, regular thorough washing and cleaning, minor repairs, mounting and dismounting of equipment attachments, changing plow and wing blades.
• Perform related work, including labor and semi-skilled assignments
• Complete accurate operational and preventative maintenance records in a neat, clear, timely, and concise manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED