Highway Worker

Door County Wisconsin•Sturgeon Bay, WI

2d•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 over a two-year introductory period. Advancement to Highway Maintenance Technician may be considered after that period, provided required core competencies are met. The anticipated construction-season schedule is 6AM–4PM Monday through Thursday. The winter-season schedule is 7AM–3PM Monday through Friday. Additional and on-call hours may be determined by the Department. The position involves outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions and may require on-call or emergency-response availability throughout the year. Employees may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with applicable Wisconsin law and County emergency management plans.

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 perform physical tasks including operating vehicles and equipment, 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 in low-visibility or hazardous winter conditions.
Wear required personal protective equipment when performing specified tasks or exposed to particular hazards.
Demonstrate willingness to learn, follow instructions, and apply feedback; develop safe equipment-operation skills; follow traffic laws, departmental policies, and safety protocols; work collaboratively; communicate progress and safety concerns; maintain punctual attendance and accurate documentation; and develop foundational mechanical and roadwork knowledge.

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 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, with oversight.
Assist with sign installation and maintenance to support traffic safety.
Observe 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 clean the shop and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of highway operations and training goals.
Develop and meet required core competencies in general 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.