Highway Maintenance Worker II

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the Supervision of the Highway Management/Supervisory staff, the primary role of Highway Maintenance Worker 2 is to perform unskilled or semi-skilled construction related labor in highway maintenance division on State, County and Interstate Highways.

Requirements

Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
Valid WI Driver’s License.
High school diploma or G.E.D is required
Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60lbs.
Valid State of Wisconsin Class B CDL Airbrake endorsement required at the time of application.
Knowledge of the techniques, methods, materials and equipment used in maintenance and improvement of highways and roads
Knowledge of public safety rules and regulations
Knowledge and familiarity with the maintenance and lubrication and minor repair of a wide variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment
Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicle and other equipment used in snow removal and in the improvement and maintenance of grounds and roads
Ability to use hand tools of the trade
Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, the public and others.
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Less than One (1) year of driving CDL rated vehicles or equipment, and previous construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate various forms of construction equipment including but not limited to, dual axle and tandem axle dump trucks, milling machines, front end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactor, anti-icing units, sewer jetter, tar kettle, various mowers and bucket trucks.
Check lights, fluids and overall vehicle condition; wash vehicles; maintain flail mowers, vac-alls, tar kettles, arrow boards, road work signs, and hand tools.
Apply chemicals, anti-ice, salting, snow plowing using dual axel or tandem axel trucks, front end loaders and rubber tire skid steers, winter road patrolling, and snow fence installation.
Mill and air hammer asphalt for prep and replacement; remove concrete slabs, for prep and replacement; perform pothole repair, shoulder repair and maintenance; and use other construction related equipment.
Mow grass on Interstate, State, and County trunk Highways and Right of Way; median mowing and trimming, with various mowers; cut and chip trees along state and county roads and interstates; clean culverts and ditches of debris to ensure proper water flow; maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
Sign and cone for lane and road closures on interstate, State and County Trunk Highways in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Repair guard rail barrier walls, tau systems, smart cushion, attenuator barrels, and fence repair.
Perform all other duties as assigned by upper management.