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Walworth County Highway Maintenance Worker - Limited Term (Public Works) in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Highway Maintenance Worker - Limited Term (Public Works)
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Highway Maintenance Worker - Limited Term (Public Works)
Salary
$27.18 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Limited Term
Job Number
2024-00125
Department
Public Works
Division
Highway
Opening Date
10/07/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for evening shift work required to maintain safe travel conditions on assigned highways and maintain the Highway Divisions equipment. This position also performs maintenance on County equipment, buildings and grounds, including parks while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.
We are seeking candidates who would be available for full-time (40 hours per week) work from approximately November 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Primary shifts would be either 3:30 p.m. - midnight or 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Additionally, we are seeking candidates who would be available to work on an as-needed basis during winter storm events from approximately November 15, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Remove snow and de-ice assigned highways.
Maintain and install snowplows, snow wings and sanders.
Install and remove snow fence.
Mark curbs and culverts.
Patrol assigned highways for down or missing signs.
Patch holes in pavement.
Repair road shoulders with gravel.
Clean drainage structures.
Trim trees and brush from roadsides.
Remove animals and debris from roadway.
Repair guardrails.
Report new driveways and utilities doing work on right-of-way.
Operate equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, rollers and other equipment.
Seasonal activities including crack filling, shouldering, culvert replacement, blow-up repair, concrete repairs, black topping, flagging traffic and setting up lane closures.
Work under proper safety guidelines and follow the safety procedures of the County.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and two to three years of relevant prior experience required. Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements
Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B required upon hire.
Wisconsin Commercial Driver License - Tanker Endorsement N required within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Good driving record for past 10 years.
Must wear steel toe safety shoes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to drive a 41,100# GVW truck with manual transmission required.
Knowledge of driver preventative maintenance of equipment (i.e. trucks, tractors, end-loaders).
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance.
Ability to work long hours, including evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing equipment operation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery or unstable conditions.
Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.
Interactions and Communications
Responds to others' requests for basic and general information.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.
Tools & Equipment Used
Plow Trucks Computerized Sander Controls
End-Loaders Computers for timecard documentation
WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 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.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Verification of Commercial Driver License
Oral Department Interview
Driving Test
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
M - Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
BARGAINING UNIT: Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
DATE: April 25, 2017
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Hourly.
VACATION: Not eligible.
SICK LEAVE: Not eligible.
HOLIDAYS: Not eligible.
INSURANCE:
Health Insurance: Not eligible.
Dental Insurance: Not eligible.
Life Insurance: Not eligible.
LTD Insurance: Not eligible.
Vision Insurance: Not eligible.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
01
Do you currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes
No
02
If you do hold a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please indicate below the classification. (If you do not have a CDL, please enter N/A)
03
Do you currently have a Tanker endorsement (N)?
Yes
No
04
Have you had any violations on your license in the past 10 years?
Yes
No
05
If you answered yes to a violation in the last 10 years, please outline for us what the violation(s) were. (If no violations, put N/A below)
06
Do you have experience plowing snow with a 5 yd. dump truck?
Yes
No
07
If yes, have you plowed at high speed (over 25 mph) in high traffic areas?
Yes
No
08
Have you plowed during a snow storm?
Yes
No
09
Have you operated a snow plow that has a wing plow?
Yes
No
10
If yes, please describe your experience. Include the number of hours you have spent plowing snow. [If you have no experience with a wing plow, please put N/A below]
11
Please indicate what type of limited term position you are interested in: (please select all that apply)
Full-time (40 hrs/wk) from 11/15/24 to 02/28/25, 3:30 p.m. - midnight
Full-time (40 hrs/wk) from 11/15/24 to 02/28/25, 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift
As needed (call-in) from 11/15/24 to 03/31/25
Required Question
Agency
Walworth County
Address
P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone
262-741-7950
Website
http://www.co.walworth.wi.us
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