Highway Worker

County of Door•Sturgeon Bay, WI

2d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level, field-based position supports Door County’s maintenance of public roadways under close supervision. Employees learn the safe operation of construction equipment, routine road maintenance, and essential safety procedures for transportation infrastructure work, including highway maintenance, snow and ice control, and seasonal operations. Employees are expected to develop foundational skills and demonstrate competency in highway operations over a two-year introductory period. Advancement to Highway Maintenance Technician may be considered after two years, provided the required core competencies are met. The construction-season schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The winter-season schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional and on-call hours may be assigned as determined by the Department. The position involves outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions, proximity to traffic and construction hazards, and work in noisy, dusty, or wet environments. Employees must use personal protective equipment for specified tasks or hazards. On-call or emergency response availability may be required throughout the year, including work during a proclaimed state of emergency when required.

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 bend, kneel, crouch, handle materials, and work outdoors in varying weather and noisy, dusty, or wet environments.
Ability to safely operate vehicles and machinery near traffic and under low-visibility or hazardous winter conditions.
Ability to follow instructions, apply feedback, work collaboratively, communicate work progress and safety concerns, maintain punctual attendance, and complete documentation accurately.
Availability for additional and on-call hours as determined by the Department, and possible emergency response work.

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 with 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 according to safety protocols.
Support mowing, litter pickup, and right-of-way clearing to maintain roadway safety.
Assist with flagging operations and setting up traffic control zones using signage and barricades.
Participate in seasonal winter operations, including snow and ice control.
Perform basic equipment servicing, such as greasing, fluid checks, and minor adjustments, under oversight.
Assist with sign installation and maintenance.
Follow safety practices and participate in required training.
Complete accurate daily records of hours, tasks, equipment, and materials used.
Contribute to routine facility and grounds maintenance and clean the shop and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of highway operations and training goals.
Develop the core competencies required for potential advancement to Highway Maintenance Technician, including road and right-of-way maintenance, truck and equipment operations, snow and ice control, traffic control, facility and grounds maintenance, safety and compliance, and documentation and data entry.