Highway Maintenance Worker II - Temporary Assignment
Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Wauwatosa, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Under supervision of the Highway Management and Supervisory Staff, the Highway Maintenance Worker will perform unskilled or semi-skilled construction related labor in highway maintenance division on State, County, and Interstate Highways. This is a seasonal position for the winter season from approximately November to April.
Requirements
- Current resident of Wisconsin.
- Possession of a High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Valid Wisconsin CDL with Class B Endorsement and no airbrake restriction REQUIRED at the time of application, and able to be maintained during employment.
- Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 60lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous construction experience.
- Previous experience driving CDL rated vehicles or equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate various forms of construction equipment including but not limited to: dual axel and tandem axle dump trucks, milling machines, front end loaders, vac-alls, roller compactor, anti-icing units, sewer jetter, tar kettle, and various mower sand bucket trucks.
- Check lights, fluids, and overall vehicle 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 dual axle or tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, and rubber tire skid steers.
- Perform winter road patrolling and snow fence installation.
- Mill and air hammer asphalt for prep and replacement, remove concrete slabs, perform prep and replacement, perform pothole repair and shoulder repair and maintenance, and use other construction related equipment.
- Mow grass on Interstate, State, and County trunk Highways and Rights-of-Way.
- Perform median mowing and trimming with various mowers.
- Cut and chip trees along state and county roads and interstates; clean culverts and ditches of debris to ensure proper water flow, and maintain gas trimmers and chainsaws.
- 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.
- Repair guard rail barrier walls, tau systems, smart cushions, attenuator barrels, and fences.
- Perform all 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
