Highway Maintenance Technician

Under supervision performs snow and ice clearance by plowing and by applying chlorides and salt. Performs grass cutting, truck driving and other related duties as required.

This is a casual position, to be utilized only as necessary based on department need and availability.

• Perform snow and ice clearance by plowing and by applying chlorides and salt.
• Perform highway maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: winter maintenance activities, hauling materials by truck, mowing, erecting and dismantling snow fence, and landscaping.
• Perform some mechanical work and routine maintenance and minor equipment repair on equipment and vehicles involved in the performance of the above duties.
• Perform maintenance and custodial duties in and around the shops and offices.
• Subject to call at all times for winter snow and ice removal, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Maintains records and makes reports as required.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two (2) to three (3) years’ experience operating heavy vehicles and power tools; some experience performing manual outdoor maintenance tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, public, and other employees of the County.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, and general public.

Ability to read gauges and dials.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to operate or learn to operate a computer and computerized controls.

Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license and at a minimum, Commercial Driver's License Class B, C, D and endorsements N, and Air Brakes.

Ability to operate, or learn to operate such equipment as large trucks, mowers, snowplows and other related maintenance equipment and a variety hand and power tools.

Ability to learn and perform assigned Highway maintenance work and Highway operations; and knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, procedures, and appropriate safety regulations of the Highway Department.

Good knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involving highway equipment operation.

Ability to perform heavy manual work in all types of weather conditions and ability to service and make minor mechanical repairs/adjustments and routine preventative maintenance to equipment.

Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work long hours, especially in adverse weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties, nearly 100% of work is performed outdoors where the employee is protected 90% of time by a vehicle. Employees are subject to cold, heat, wet, dust, noise, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Employee is subject to…