PATROL MAINTENANCE STATE - SECTION PATROLWORKER - CDL REQUIRED

La Crosse County•West Salem, WI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled position working in the County Highway Department. Employee patrols the road and performs damage repairs, cleanup and snow plowing and other roadwork duties. Employee uses independent judgment and often works alone.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED, with ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
One-year previous work experience operating heavy equipment to perform road grading/snow plowing, road construction, and manual labor preferred.
Successful passing of machinery operations skills tests.
Must be available for overtime work.
Good work record and proven track record of dependability.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.
At the time of hire, must have valid Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
Within six months after hire, must obtain tanker and combination vehicle endorsements.
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen due to CDL requirements.
Working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in highway construction and maintenance.
General knowledge and experience in snow plowing, sanding, mowing, patching and road maintenance operations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.
Ability to use a variety of highway construction and maintenance equipment proficiently and safely; mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work with the general public.
Ability to keep records and make reports of time and activities.
Ability to work without direct supervision when necessary.

Nice To Haves

One-year previous work experience operating heavy equipment to perform road grading/snow plowing, road construction, and manual labor preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates dump truck with plow, wing and sander; operates loader and wheel tractor for mowing.
Performs road patching and road maintenance; plows snow; picks up trash and debris along roadside and other debris on or along the road.
Prunes trees, fills potholes, cleans culvert ends with hand tools such as chainsaws, shovels, and pole saws.
Operates and assists in the maintenance of standard highway equipment.
Erects guardrails and signs.
Receives complaints and requests from the public.
Keeps records of work performed and time involved in performing the work.
Maintains availability and accessibility by phone for overtime work during snowstorms or when other road damage occurs.
Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the County Highway Department; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
Reports to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
This is a public service position, and employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors, and public officials.
Assists in crew work when required.