Highway Worker

Application deadline: December 31, 2026. Full-time county position.

About the role

The Highway Worker plays a crucial role in the maintenance and construction of roadways, ensuring safe and efficient travel for the public. This position involves operating various heavy equipment and performing physical labor on job sites. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of light road maintenance and construction equipment and tools to perform road surface and shoulder maintenance such as paving, shouldering, grading, sweeping, sealcoating, patching, snow removal and drift control, and de-icing applications.
• Performs shoulder to right-of-way maintenance such as removing debris and hazards, cutting brush and trees, mowing roadsides, and vegetative management.
• Inspects, installs, replaces and maintains culverts and drainage.
• Maintains, repairs and replaces roadside structures such as guardrails, road markings, bridge decks, snow and security fences, and signs.
• Performs routine, preventative maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
• Monitors equipment operating condition, identifies concerns and reports issues to Superintendents.

Requirements

• High school graduate with knowledge or experience in highway construction and maintenance.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes, combination and tanker endorsements required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, proof of insurance that satisfies Lincoln County requirements, and a good driving record.

Pay

Starting at $19.53 per hour. An additional $2.00 per hour will be given to employees who meet the CDL requirements.

Schedule

10-hour shifts, four days a week (Monday – Thursday), with overtime opportunities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: choice of two plans (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a Traditional Health Plan).
• Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Vision Insurance.
• Vacation available on day one.
• Generous Sick Leave.
• 10 paid Holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) paid by the County.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
• Allstate Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, and Short Term Disability.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.