Highway Maintenance Worker II - Temporary Assignment
Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI
About The Position
Under supervision of Highway Management and Supervisory Staff, the Highway Maintenance Worker performs 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 position for the winter season, approximately November through April. The position requires the ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as required. The hourly pay range is $23.92–$35.88, and medical insurance benefits are offered.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous construction experience.
- Previous experience driving CDL-rated vehicles or operating equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate construction equipment, including dump trucks, milling machines, front-end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactors, anti-icing units, sewer jetters, tar kettles, and mower 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 bridge maintenance and related construction work.
- Mow grass and medians and trim vegetation along Interstate, State, and County highways and rights-of-way.
- Cut and chip trees along roads and interstates; clear culverts and ditches to ensure proper water flow; and maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
- Place 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
