Highway Maintenance Worker​/Snowplow Driver

Description 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.

Description 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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