Highway Section Worker

County of Marathon•Wausau, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This eligibility list will be used to fill vacancies at the Wausau, Stratford, Hatley, and Mosinee locations of the Marathon County Highway Department. The schedule varies by season: October through March, work is from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7 am to 11 am on Fridays. April through September, work is from 6 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday. This role involves performing manual labor for road construction and maintenance, operating various vehicles and equipment, and assisting with winter road maintenance. The position also includes routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment, cleaning facilities, and grounds maintenance. Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance, work overtime as required, develop solutions to work issues, and participate in establishing professional development goals.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least one (1) year of paid work experience that includes: Constructing or maintaining roads or bridges; OR Commercial construction building experience; OR Operating varied related farm equipment.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions; OR ability to obtain the required Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions within six (6) months of hire.
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.
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.
Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Some positions require knowledge in reading blueprints and the ability to use this information to complete required construction and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor road construction and maintenance tasks including putting up and taking down snow fences, replacing guard rails, cutting brush and small trees, mowing roadsides, picking up dead animals, collecting refuse, cleaning out culverts and catch basins, putting up traffic control signs, flagging and directing traffic, tarring cracks in roads, and applying asphalt with shovels.
Operates automotive and road construction equipment, including trucks from 6,000 to 80,000 GVW with trailers, for asphalt patching, snow plowing, sanding, salting, hauling materials, and transporting equipment. May operate fuel distribution trucks.
Performs routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment, such as attaching and removing plow blades (75-100 lbs.), changing oil, lubricating, and changing windshield wiper blades.
May operate a small grader to repair and maintain shoulders.
May operate higher level equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Performs routine work cleaning Highway Department buildings and maintaining department grounds.
May operate bulldozer, tractor backhoe, excavator, asphalt roller, asphalt paver screed, motor grader, end loader, water truck, tandem truck, FWD large truck, and sweeper.
Assists with winter road maintenance program by operating automotive equipment, including trucks over 26,000 GVW, to plow snow, sand, and salt roads.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance and works overtime hours as required.
Develops solutions to work issues that add value for customers.
Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.