HIGHWAY - UTILITY WORKER COUTNY - CLASS A CDL REQUIRED

La Crosse County • West Salem, WI

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a manual laborer position in the County Highway Department operating out of the Highway Shop in West Salem. Employees are selected by the Highway Commissioner and are supervised and responsible to the Crew Leader on the job. Employees exercise some independent judgment in performing job duties. Employees perform a variety of skilled and unskilled labor functions to maintain roadways while working under close to moderate supervision.

Requirements

• Class A CDL required
• Graduation from high school or GED, with ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
• Must be available for overtime work.
• Good work record and proven track record of dependability.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• At the time of hire, must have valid Class A Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement.
• Within six months after hire, must obtain tanker and combination vehicle endorsements.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen due to CDL requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year previous experience performing road grading/snow plowing, road construction, light/heavy equipment operation and manual labor preferred.
• Successful passing of machinery operations skills tests.

Responsibilities

• Repairs highway surface and fences and performs other repairs using various hand tools. Places gravel on roadways and roadway shoulders.
• Assists in bridge repairs.
• Mows grass, shovels snow, hauls debris, rakes, prunes shrubs and trees, and cuts weeds and brush using hand tools and chainsaws.
• Loads and unloads highway guardrails and signs.
• Assists in the operation of graders, mowers and other highway equipment. Drives dump trucks and other small trucks; picks up and hauls debris.
• Operates a variety of machines, tools and equipment; performs simple maintenance to equipment, including refueling, greasing, cleaning.
• Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the Highway Department and is responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Assists in crew work when required.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): A top-rated pension program.
• Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees