Highway Maintenance Worker​/Snowplow Driver

Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker serves as an operator of motorized equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of County roadways. The work of the Maintenance Worker involves the safe and efficient operation of those classes of equipment, which include, but are not limited to: trucks, dozers, rollers, graders, excavators, and tri-axle snowplows. The work is performed under the general supervision of a working foreman.

CDL training will be provided to those employees in this position hired without required licensure. After successful completion of training and licensure, the employee participates in required DOT, FMCSA, and Douglas County testing to become a Maintenance Worker I. Salary increases from $20.46 to $22.92 Hourly once licensure and testing requirements are satisfied.

Full-time based on 40 hours per week. Wage based on 2026 salary grade, $22.92-$24.73 per hour. Standard hours of operation:
Snow Season (November–April):
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise called out for snow plowing or emergency conditions) Summer Season (April–November):
Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (unless otherwise called out for emergency conditions or scheduled for a paving project) This position may require rotating night shifts during the winter season. Availability for evening and weekend callouts during winter snow-plowing operations is required, with occasional weekend work during the summer construction season as needed. Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.