Highway Worker

Rusk, County of•Rusk County Highway Department, WI

About The Position

Rusk County is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Highway Worker to join its Highway Department. The role helps maintain and improve county roads to support safe and reliable transportation for residents and visitors. Work includes roadway repairs, snow removal, heavy-equipment operation, and maintenance of departmental facilities. The position involves physical outdoor work in all seasons and exposure to workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Obtain a Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferably with Tanker Endorsements, within the introductory period.
Vocational training in heavy equipment operations and mechanics or 2 to 3 years of experience in the same.
Ability to apply an understanding of rules, regulations, and guidelines in performing job duties.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
High to very high physical strength to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to meet significant physical demands, including very frequent lifting, moving, bending, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Class A Wisconsin CDL with Tanker Endorsements.
Vocational training in heavy equipment operations and mechanics or 2 to 3 years of experience in the same.

Responsibilities

Perform physical labor, including hand-shoveling material, placing and repairing culverts, raking topsoil, and cutting trees and brush.
Operate heavy equipment for highway construction and maintenance activities.
Erect signs; shovel snow; pick up trash; clean ditches; and maintain culverts.
Perform winter road maintenance by driving dump trucks equipped with snow plows, wings, and spreaders.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment used.
Maintain detailed logs of equipment usage, labor, and materials.
Complete daily project timesheets and fuel and oil log reports.
Drive heavy dump trucks to haul materials for highway construction and maintenance projects.
Assist with maintenance, repair, construction, remodeling, and cleaning of departmental facilities, including shops, pits, and storage yards.
Follow safety protocols and procedures to protect personal and public safety.
Maintain and use a valid Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferably with Tanker Endorsements.
Read and interpret survey grade stakes for construction and maintenance work.
Take responsibility for personal safety and apply common-sense safety standards.