Highway Maintenance Worker II
About The Position
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Highway Maintenance Worker II for a regular assignment. Under the supervision of highway management or supervisory staff, the worker performs unskilled or semi-skilled construction-related labor in the highway maintenance division on State, County, and Interstate Highways. The role includes operating and maintaining construction equipment and vehicles, performing road and bridge maintenance, removing snow, maintaining roadside vegetation and drainage, setting up traffic control, and repairing highway safety features. Work may be performed in adverse weather conditions.
Requirements
- Must be a current resident of Wisconsin.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with air-brake endorsement required at the time of application.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 pounds.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used to maintain and improve highways and roads.
- Knowledge of public safety rules and regulations.
- Familiarity with maintenance, lubrication, and minor repair of a wide variety of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used in snow removal and in the improvement and maintenance of grounds and roads.
- Ability to use trade hand tools and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and effectively and harmoniously with staff, the public, and others.
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of driving CDL-rated vehicles or equipment.
- Previous construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate construction equipment and vehicles, including dump trucks, milling machines, front-end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactors, anti-icing units, sewer jetters, tar kettles, mowers, and sand bucket trucks.
- Inspect 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 and anti-icing materials, salt and plow snow, patrol roads in winter, and install snow fences.
- Mill and air-hammer asphalt and remove concrete slabs in preparation for replacement; repair potholes and shoulders; and perform bridge maintenance using construction-related equipment.
- Mow grass along Interstate, State, and County trunk highways and rights of way, including medians; cut and chip trees along roads; and clear debris from culverts and ditches to maintain water flow.
- Maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
- Set up 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 other duties as assigned by upper management.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
