Highway Maintenance Worker​/Snowplow Driver

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.

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 offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited, to:

• Annual wage increase based on eligibility
• Paid, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• 85% county contribution to health and dental premiums
• Health Saving Account (HSA) available to all employees enrolled in the county's medical plan, with annual contributions provided by the employer and the health plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)- One of the leading retirement systems in the nation
  - Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (refer to www.etf.wi.gov for further detail)
• County paid life insurance policy with coverage equivalent to annual salary (affordable Supplemental, Additional, and Spousal/Dependent life insurance available at employee’s expense)
• Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

• Complete online training to obtain CDL permit within three (3) months of hire.
• Minor repair and maintenance of equipment
• Ability to be on call 24/7 and available for call outs during the winter maintenance/plowing season, and other forecasted weather emergencies throughout the year.
• Plowing, clearing, and sanding of county plow routes
• Conducts patching and sealing activities on road and bridge surface defects.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains culverts and other water control features including removal of beaver dams and debris.
• Flag and otherwise direct traffic in construction and repair zones.
• Cut, remove, and/or control roadside vegetation. Removal or control may utilize chainsaws, hand tools, brushers, or other equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Operate and maintain various tools used in normal highway and road maintenance.
• Monitor highways, roads, and right of ways; report problem areas to supervisor.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, DOT and government officials, supervisors, and peers.
• Understand, promote, execute and adhere to the department’s safety program.
• Accurately document time and attendance, equipment usage, and material usage.
• May report to other portals as instructed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.

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