Highway Maintenance Technician (Casual)

Job Requirements

• Perform snow and ice clearance by plowing and by applying chlorides and salt.
• Performs highway maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: winter maintenance activities, hauling materials by truck, mowing, erecting and dismantling snow fence, and landscaping.
• Performs some mechanical work and routine maintenance and minor equipment repair on equipment and vehicles involved in the performance of the above duties.
• Performs 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.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• 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.

Application Instructions

• Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org
• To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.