Patrol Worker - Department of Public Works - Highway Operations

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

7d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works Highway Operations is hiring Patrol Workers to maintain and repair roads and rights-of-way. The role involves operating trucks and other equipment, performing moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in variable weather, and maintaining effective working and public relations with coworkers, the public, vendors, and outside agencies. Patrol Workers may be called upon at any time to respond to emergencies, including snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, and fires. The summer schedule is 0600–1600, four 10-hour days. The winter schedule is 0700–1500, five 8-hour days, Monday through Friday. The recruitment remains posted until the openings are filled. Before hiring, the selected candidate must pass work, education, and certification reference checks; criminal background and driver's license checks; and a physical exam that includes a hearing test, physical, DOT drug test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB assessment.

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.
Ability to respond to emergency situations when called upon.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Training on specialized equipment and techniques.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off, including 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.