Highway Section Worker

Location: Town of Wausau

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Wausau, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR-727
** Job Posting End Date:
**** Worker Sub-Type:
** Regular
* * Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * This eligibility list will be used to fill vacancies at the Wausau, Stratford, Hatley, and Mosinee locations of the Marathon County Highway Department.
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* Schedule:

** October through March:  7am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7am to 11am, Friday  April through September:  6am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday
** Examples of Work Performed:
** The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
* Performs manual labor road construction and maintenance tasks that include putting up and taking down snow fences, replacing guard rails, cutting brush and small trees using hand and power tools, mowing roadsides, picking up dead animals, collecting refuse picked up by Adopt a Highway groups, cleaning out culverts and catch basins, putting up traffic control signs, flagging and directing traffic, tarring cracks in roads, applying asphalt with shovels, and other similar manual work activities.
* Operates automotive and road construction equipment; operates trucks from 6,000 to 80,000 GVW, including trailers, for asphalt patching operations, snow plowing, sanding, salting, hauling road materials, and transporting equipment; may operate fuel distribution trucks.
* Performs routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment, including attaching and removing plow blades (75-100 lbs.), changing oil, lubricating, changing windshield wiper blades, and similar maintenance.
* May operate small grader to repair and maintain shoulders.
* May operate higher level equipment in accordance with established procedures.
* Performs routine work cleaning Highway Department buildings and maintaining department grounds (one position).
* May operate bulldozer, tractor backhoe, excavator, asphalt roller, asphalt paver screed, motor grader, end loader, water truck, tandem truck, FWD large truck, and sweeper.
* Assists with winter road maintenance program; operates automotive equipment including trucks over 26,000 GVW to plow snow, sand, and salt roads.
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime hours as required.
* Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
* Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
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* Qualifications:

** High school graduation or equivalent.  Must have at least one (1) year of paid work experience that includes:
* Constructing or maintaining roads or bridges: OR
* Commercial construction building experience; OR
* Operating varied related farm equipment

NECESSARY SPECIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions; OR ability to obtain the required Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions within six (6) months of hire.  Employees failing to meet the CDL requirements will be terminated.
* A driving record that meets County standards.
* Must be able to consistently respond within a reasonable amount of time for snow emergencies and other critical needs.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Knowledge of proper safety precautions required when using power equipment, grass mowers, etc.
* Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment.
* Skill in operating assigned winter road maintenance equipment.
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway construction and maintenance.
* Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
* Ability to accurately calculate and record material quantities and perform legible documentation of various work activities.
* Some positions require knowledge in reading blueprints and the ability to use this information to complete required construction and maintenance tasks.
* Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
* Ability to…