Highway Maintenance Worker II - Temporary Assignment
Milwaukee County•Wauwatosa, WI
•$24 - $36
About The Position
The Highway Maintenance Worker II works under the supervision of Highway Management and Supervisory Staff, performing unskilled or semi-skilled construction-related labor in the highway maintenance division on State, County, and Interstate highways. This is a temporary, seasonal full-time assignment for the winter season, approximately November through April. The position requires the ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as required, and offers medical insurance benefits.
Requirements
- Be a current resident of Wisconsin at the time of application.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Have a valid Wisconsin CDL with a Class B endorsement and no air-brake restriction at the time of application, and maintain it during employment.
- Be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 60 pounds.
- Be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous construction experience.
- Previous experience driving CDL-rated vehicles or equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate construction equipment, including dual- and tandem-axle dump trucks, milling machines, front-end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactors, anti-icing units, sewer jetters, tar kettles, mowers, and sand bucket trucks.
- Check vehicle lights, fluids, and overall condition; wash vehicles; and maintain flail mowers, vac-alls, tar kettles, arrow boards, road work signs, and hand tools.
- Apply chemicals, anti-ice, and salt; snowplow using dump trucks, front-end loaders, and rubber-tire skid steers; conduct winter road patrols; and install snow fences.
- Mill and air-hammer asphalt for preparation and replacement; remove and replace concrete slabs; repair potholes and shoulders; and perform related construction work.
- Mow grass on Interstate, State, and County trunk highways and rights-of-way, including median mowing and trimming.
- Cut and chip trees along State, County, and Interstate roads; clean culverts and ditches to ensure proper water flow; and maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
- Set signs and cones for lane and road closures in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Repair guardrail barrier walls, tau systems, smart cushions, attenuator barrels, and fences.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance benefits
- Competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
