Highway Crew Eligibility List

The Highway Crew member performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and highway infrastructure. Work includes operating heavy equipment, performing snow removal, and maintaining right-of-way areas. Duties require physical endurance and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions, including emergency call-outs.

• Operates heavy-duty snowplow trucks, loaders, motor graders, and equipment for snow and ice removal on state, county, town roads, and urban streets.
• Performs bridge and road repair, including grinding, welding, patching, tar application, air hammer concrete removal, and concrete finishing.
• Conducts asphalt paving operations including use of paving equipment (paver, roller) and manual asphalt work.

• Operates dump trucks to haul materials such as gravel, asphalt, stone, and soils.
• Uses heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, motor graders, front-end loaders, scrapers, and tractors during roadway construction and grading.

• Clears brush and trees; removes trash, debris, and rocks; cuts grass and weeds; sprays weeds and other vegetation for growth control; and cleans drainage culverts.

• Sets up traffic control signage in work zones.
• Flags traffic in construction and paving zones to ensure crew and public safety.

• Performs routine yard and facility maintenance.
• Assists with emergency response tasks as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in truck driving, welding, or carpentry.
• At least two (2) years of experience in:
  • Dump truck driving
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Road construction or general labor (including agricultural/farm experience)

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsements preferred but not required for hire. If not obtained prior to hire, must be obtained within 6 months (County sponsorship offered upon signing of agreement).

• Working knowledge of highway grading, excavation, paving, and concrete practices.
• Familiarity with snowplowing techniques using dump trucks and/or motor graders.
• Ability to operate a wide range of heavy construction and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials (gravel, asphalt, sand, concrete).
• Ability to plow snow and work extended shifts during snow events (16+ hours).
• Basic mechanical skills for making field adjustments or minor equipment repairs.
• Proficiency in welding is a plus.
• Ability to respond to emergency call‑ins promptly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.