Salary : $52,520.00 AnnuallyLocation : Highway Department 311 S First Ave E, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-36Department: HighwayOpening Date: 09/18/2024Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: TSTRDescription Assist in the maintenance of all County and State Highways where assigned. Have working knowledge of operation of the following equipment: mower tractors, front end-loaders, motorgraders, chipper, chain saw, brush saws, various size trucks from pickup to quad-axle dump trucks. The current vacancy will be based in Iron River, WI. Examples of Duties• Roadway maintenance and construction.• Roadside drainage operations.• Mowing and brushing operations.• Haul materials for maintenance and construction.• Plow snow and ice removal operations.• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of highway department buildings, grounds and equipment.• Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Knowledge of highway operations including the operation of mower tractors, front end-loaders, motorgraders, chipper, chain saws, brush saws, various size trucks from pickup to quad-axle dump trucks.• Must produce an accurate account of all materials used, time expended and machinery used in each area of work accomplished.• Must have knowledge of or ability to handle various manual tasks from pavement maintenance, roadside drainage, shoulder maintenance, and the operation of snow and ice removal equipment.. Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, agencies and the public..Knowledge of and experience using personal protective equipment and safety gear. Qualifications• Must possess or obtain within 60 days of employment a State of Wisconsin CDL Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement. Class A preferred.• Telephone or pager device as all employees are subject to 24 hour call-out.• At least 3 years previous experience in road construction and maintenance preferred.• High school diploma or GED equivalent.• Successfully pass a physical examination, CDL drug and alcohol screening.Physical Requirements:• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time...Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Get in and out of equipment.• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb down banks..Ability to push wheel barrow up slopes.Ability to shovel, pound and level various materials.• Ability to work in diverse weather conditions including heat, heavy rain, ice and snow..Visual ability requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color vision.• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.• Noise level in the work environment is generally moderate to loud.• Work in inclement weather.Employees working less than 50% time are not eligible for benefits.Shifts and Work Hours:Monday through Friday. 40 work hours per week. 2080 hours per year.Insurance:Health insurance is available to employees that work an average of 26 hours per week or more. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment. A Health Reimbursement Account in the amount of $5350 is available for employees enrolled in the Teamster Health Insurance Plan.Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.Sick Leave:Five days of sick leave is allocated upon hire. In addition, sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight days (40 hours) per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more. During the first year of employment, employees may use accumulated sick leave for ANY purpose.Vacation (For full-time employees working 2080 hours per year):After one (1) year: 40 hoursAfter Two (2) years: 80 hoursAfter Five (5) years: 120 hoursAfter Ten (10) years: 160 hoursAfter Fifteen (15) years: 200 hoursUp to five days (40 hours) of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.Holidays (11 paid per year):New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas EveRetirement:Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.Insurance:Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care. Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.01 Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?
02 What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- High School Diploma/GED/HSED
- Some College or Technical School
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree or Higher
- Less than a High School Diploma
03 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License?
04 Identify any CDL endorsements you possess. 05 Please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. Required Question