Highway Section Worker - Casual

County of Marathon • Wausau, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Highway Section Worker – Casual performs a variety of general labor and support duties both in the shop and in the field. Responsibilities include operating small equipment, performing manual labor tasks such as shoveling, flagging, and sweeping, and assisting with roadway and maintenance activities as needed. The position also supports mechanics with repair and maintenance tasks and may be responsible for transporting and running parts and supplies. Flexibility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and assist wherever needed is essential.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Must have one year paid work experience that includes: -Constructing or maintaining roads or bridges; OR -Commercial or residential construction building or maintenance experience; OR -Operating varied related farm equipment.
• A driving record that meets County standards.
• Must be able to consistently respond within a reasonable amount of time for snow emergencies and other critical needs.
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions required when using power equipment, grass mowers, etc.
• Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment.
• Skill in operating assigned winter road maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
• Ability to accurately calculate and record material quantities and perform legible documentation of various work activities.
• Some positions require knowledge in reading blueprints and the ability to use this information to complete required construction and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform routine operations without close supervision.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.
• Understands the County's and department's mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• A related associate's degree or apprenticeship is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor road construction and maintenance tasks that include putting up and taking down snow fences, replacing guard rails, cutting brush and small trees using hand and power tools, mowing roadsides, picking up dead animals, roadside cleanup and collecting refuse picked up by Adopt a Highway groups, culvert installation, cleaning out culverts and catch basins, putting up traffic control signs, flagging and directing traffic, tarring cracks in roads, applying asphalt with shovels, and other similar manual work activities.
• Operates automotive and road construction equipment; operates trucks, including trailers, for asphalt patching operations, snow plowing
• Performs routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment, including attaching and removing plow blades (75-100 lbs.), changing oil, lubricating, changing windshield wiper blades, and similar maintenance.
• May operate higher level equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs routine work cleaning Highway Department buildings and maintaining department grounds (one position).
• May operate bulldozer, excavator, asphalt roller, asphalt paver screed, motor grader, end loader, large compactor, walk behind compactor.
• Assists with winter road maintenance program; operates automotive equipment.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime hours as required.
• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.

Benefits

• Paid for by the County: post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening.

What This Job Offers

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