Highway Maintenance Worker II

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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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 and 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; removing snow and applying road chemicals; repairing pavement, concrete, bridges, shoulders, and safety barriers; mowing and maintaining highway rights of way, trees, culverts, and ditches; and setting up traffic control for road and lane closures. The position also performs other duties assigned by upper management.

The hourly pay rate is $23.92–$35.88. Applicants must be current Wisconsin residents and possess the minimum qualifications when they file their application. A non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education, and related experience.

Requirements

• Be a current resident of Wisconsin.
• Hold a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement at the time of application.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 pounds.
• Have knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in highway and road maintenance and improvement.
• Have knowledge of public safety rules and regulations.
• Be familiar with maintenance, lubrication, and minor repair of a wide variety of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Be able to operate vehicles and equipment used in snow removal and the maintenance and improvement of grounds and roads.
• Be able to use trade hand tools and follow oral and written instructions.
• Be able to work in adverse weather conditions and work effectively and harmoniously with staff, the public, and others.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of experience driving CDL-rated vehicles or equipment.
• Previous construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment, including 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 and anti-icing treatments, salt roads, plow snow, patrol roads during winter, and install snow fences.
• Mill and air-hammer asphalt in preparation for replacement; remove concrete slabs; repair potholes and shoulders; and perform bridge maintenance.
• Mow highway rights of way and medians; cut and chip trees; clean culverts and ditches to ensure proper water flow; and maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
• Set up signs and cones for lane and road closures on interstate, state, and county trunk highways 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 assigned by upper management.

What This Job Offers

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