Highway Worker

County of Door•Sturgeon Bay, WI

3d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position supports Door County’s maintenance of public roadways through hands-on, field-based work under close supervision. The role introduces employees to safe construction equipment operation, routine road maintenance, and safety procedures for transportation infrastructure, including highway maintenance, snow and ice control, and seasonal operations. Employees are expected to develop foundational skills and demonstrate competency in highway operations during a two-year introductory period. After that period, advancement to Highway Maintenance Technician may be considered, provided required core competencies have been met. The anticipated construction-season schedule is 6 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The winter-season schedule is 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional and on-call hours may be determined by the department. The work involves outdoor physical labor in varying weather, proximity to traffic and construction hazards, and operation of vehicles and machinery, including in low visibility or hazardous winter conditions. On-call or emergency response availability may be required throughout the year, and personal protective equipment is required for specified tasks or hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B and C or equivalent.
Obtain Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Miner Certification within one year of hire.
Ability to obtain flagger safety certification within the first two years of employment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds repeatedly and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, crouching, and handling materials in noisy, dusty, or wet environments.
Ability to safely operate vehicles and machinery near traffic and construction hazards, including under low-visibility or hazardous winter conditions.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required.
May be required to provide on-call or emergency response availability throughout the year and work during a proclaimed state of emergency.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A with N (Tanker) and H (Hazardous Materials) endorsements, without E (Automatic Transmission) and L (Airbrake) restrictions.
At least six months of hands-on experience in road construction, equipment operation, or a related field.
Familiarity with State, County, and local roads within Door County.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and repairing State, County, and local roadways through patching, brushing, debris removal, and snow and ice control.
Learn to operate dump trucks, construction equipment, and snowplows proficiently and in accordance with safety protocols.
Support mowing, litter pickup, and right-of-way clearing activities to maintain roadway safety.
Assist with flagging operations and setting up traffic control zones using signage and barricades during construction or maintenance work.
Participate in seasonal operations, including winter snow and ice control.
Perform basic equipment servicing, such as greasing, fluid checks, and minor adjustments, under oversight.
Assist with sign installation and maintenance to support traffic safety.
Follow safety practices and participate in required training to develop operational competence.
Complete accurate daily records of work hours, tasks performed, and equipment and materials used.
Contribute to routine facility and grounds maintenance and cleaning of the shop and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of highway operations and training goals.