Highway Maintenance Operator

Location: Foley

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR

Benton County Public Works/Highway Department

Help keep Benton County’s roads safe, accessible, and moving year-round. We’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded individual to operate equipment, maintain county roads, and support essential highway operations in all seasons.

The Benton County Public Works/Highway Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Highway Maintenance Operator
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Hours of Work

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. During the summer, hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00–11:00 a.m.

Schedules may be adjusted based on departmental needs, weather conditions, emergencies, and other operational demands. Employees may be required to work outside their regular scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather or emergency situations.

Interview Process

Initial interviews may be conducted by phone or in person. Dates and times are to be determined. Candidates selected for an interview will receive additional information and scheduling instructions by email. Please monitor your email for updates.

Field Skills Test

A field skills test may be required as part of the selection process. Dates and times are to be determined. Candidates selected to participate will receive additional information and scheduling instructions by email.

Final date to receive applications

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of Benton County roads, bridges, related structures, and highway maintenance equipment. Safely operates a variety of highway maintenance equipment and performs roadway maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accessible travel for the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Maintain and inspect county roads, ditches, signs, and culverts, and perform related duties in all seasonal conditions.
• A. 1. Haul and place gravel and bituminous on county highways and roads.
• A. 2. Perform pavement maintenance and repair.
• A. 3. Operate snowplows and other heavy equipment to remove snow, ice, and storm debris from County roadways and apply ice control materials.
• A. 4. Maintain land and ditches, which may include cutting brush, grass, shaping and seeding slopes, spraying weeds, and applying herbicides, as needed.
• A. 5. Assist the Sheriff’s Office with seasonal road restrictions.
• A. 6. Maintain and repair culverts, ditches, bridges, right-of-way, etc., including brush and weed control and herbicide application.
• B. Operate light and heavy equipment.
• C. Install and remove snow equipment.
• D. Install and maintain traffic control devices and signage and conduct flagging operations.
• E. Perform minor to occasional major repairs, maintain maintenance equipment and vehicles, to ensure compliance with DOT safety regulations.
• F. Communicate with the public regarding highway department operations and respond to questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• G. Perform monthly inventory checks.

Additional Functions

• A. Attend training as needed.
• B. Complete timecard entries accurately and timely.
• C. Provide occasional directions and technical guidance to seasonal employees regarding projects, processes, and procedures.
• D. Assist with building maintenance and repair.
• E. Assist Civil Engineering Technicians.
• F. Subject to emergency calls outside of normal work hours.
• G. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A. Completion of a two (2) year associate’s diploma or degree program (or higher) in Equipment Operation or a closely related field; and
• B. Two (2) years of relevant experience in road or highway maintenance, construction, light or heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field; OR
• C.…