LABORER​/OPERATOR​/PATROLPERSON

HIGHWAY LABORER/OPERATOR/PATROL PERSON – SLINGER

The Washington County Highway Department, located in West Bend, is currently recruiting a dedicated full-time Highway Laborer for our Slinger Shop. The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 515 lane miles of State Trunk Highway and 390 lane miles of County Trunk Highway. Under the general supervision of the Patrol Superintendent, the Highway Laborer performs skilled and semi‑skilled work involving maintenance, construction, and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and roadsides.

Hours:

• Winter:
  Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM‑3:00 PM (1st shift). Possible assignment to 3rd shift (Sunday‑Thursday, 10:45 PM‑6:45 AM) during winter season (mid‑October to mid‑April). Straight 8‑hour days, paid 20‑minute lunch, 5 days a week.
• Summer:
  Mid‑April to mid‑October, Monday‑Thursday 6:00 AM‑4:00 PM. Off on Fridays. Four 10‑hour days, paid 20‑minute lunch.

We are looking for dedicated, hard‑working candidates who want to serve our community. Apply today to join our team for a career that offers great variety, outdoor work, and the opportunity to specialize in specific tasks and equipment operation.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with a clear driving record for the past three years.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License Class A (manual transmission) with air brake and “N” endorsement, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Two to three years of recent paid work experience in the maintenance and repair of roads, including operating construction equipment.
• Physical ability to perform strenuous and heavy manual duties.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug test.

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457)
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fitness center and tuition reimbursement

We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy an authentic quality of life through a well‑governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Under the general supervision of the Patrol Superintendent, the Highway Laborer performs skilled and semi‑skilled work involving maintenance, construction, and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and roadsides, and operates necessary highway equipment.

• Operate equipment for snow removal and salting under icy conditions, including clean‑up after storms.
• Perform concrete and asphalt repairs to roads and bridge decks, paving and shouldering of roads, construction of parking lots and roads, and paint centerlines.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as front‑end loader, salt spreader, dump truck, grader, air hammer, chainsaws, etc.
• Patrol highways and roads, removing debris and obstructions, inspecting for broken or eroded pavement, broken road markers, guardrails and snow fences; may be responsible for a specific section of roadway.
• Mow grass and weeds along roadside, spray weeds, cut bushes and trees, and clean culverts and rights of way, including sweeping bridges and intersections.
• Perform roadside maintenance inspection of equipment and vehicles; inspect supplies of gas, oil, and water.
• Erect, repair, and paint guardrails, guard posts, markers, and snow fences on a regular basis.
• Perform general labor work involving repair, maintenance and construction of highways and bridges.
• Flag traffic on road maintenance and construction.
• Maintain daily reports and work distribution on labor materials.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on the operation of machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Works under the general direction of the Patrol…