Patrol Worker/Laborer, Highways
JOB REQUIREMENTS
If you enjoy working outdoors, performing a variety of activities year-round that help ensure the State and County roads are well maintained and safe for travel, we encourage you to apply for an entry-level position as a Patrol Worker/Laborer with the Kenosha County Highway Division.
- Duties include:
- Winter Maintenance: Snow and ice removal, shoveling bridge decks, anti-icing operations, road maintenance, sign placement and traffic control, concrete work and asphalt paving, tree trimming and removal, drainage work and culvert installation, pothole repair, gravel shoulder maintenance and repair, crack grinding and sealing, painting road markings, litter pickup, including removal of road hazards (animals, wood, metal, etc.).
- Summer Maintenance: Mowing with flail and batwing mowers, operating a loader in the winter, occasionally performing other work as required or assigned.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Success Factors: Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures, mechanical skills, skill in basic computer usage, including email, skill in asphalt paving is a plus, ability to safely operate trucks and other equipment, ability to follow oral and written instructions, ability to recognize potential hazards on roadways, ability to endure severe weather conditions, ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.
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. This position involves heavy physical demands, including occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force from carrying manhole covers and semi tires and rims. Will carry up to 10 pounds frequently.
BENEFITS
- Positive workplace culture
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; deferred compensation; employee assistance program; pet insurance; paid time off (PTO); and 12 paid holidays per year
- Pension through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), rated one of the top public-sector pension systems in the nation
SALARY
$27.54 + hourly
SHIFT
Unspecified
HOURS PER WEEK
40