Patrol Worker - Department of Public Works - Highway Operations

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works Highway Operations is hiring Patrol Workers to help maintain and repair roads and rights-of-way. The position involves operating trucks and equipment, working outdoors, and contributing to the safety and efficiency of the county's roadways. Employees may be called upon at any time to respond to emergencies, including snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, and fires. The work schedule varies by season: summer hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., four 10-hour days per week; winter hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., five days per week, Monday through Friday. The final candidate must pass work, education, and certification reference checks, a criminal background and driver's license check, and a physical exam that includes a hearing test, DOT drug test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB assessment. Multiple openings are available, and recruitment remains open until the positions are filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Obtain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement within six months of hire.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions.
Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for road and right-of-way maintenance and repair.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in road maintenance and repair and operating a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair roads and rights-of-way.
Operate trucks and equipment needed for road maintenance and repair.
Respond to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, and fires.
Perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working and public relations with coworkers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Training on specialized equipment and techniques.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, and accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
Optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.
Employee wellness program.
On-site health and wellness clinic.
On-site fitness center.
Free parking.