Highway Maintenance Worker II

Milwaukee County • Milwaukee, WI

19h • $24 - $36

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

• Equipment Operation and Road Maintenance - To 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 mower sand bucket trucks. To check lights, fluids and overall vehicle condition; to wash vehicles; to maintain flail mowers, vac-alls, tar kettles, arrow boards, road work signs, and hand tools.
• Snow Removal - 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.
• Bituminous pavement and concrete repair and bridge maintenance - To mill and air hammer asphalt for prep and replacement; to remove concrete slabs, for prep and replacement; to perform pothole repair, shoulder repair and maintenance; and to use other construction related equipment.
• Grass mowing, tree removal, pruning and culvert and ditch maintenance - To 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; to clean culverts and ditches of debris to ensure proper water flow; to maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
• Traffic Control - To 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.
• Safety appurtenance repair - To repair guard rail barrier walls, tau systems, smart cushion, attenuator barrels, and fence repair.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by upper management.

What This Job Offers

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