Highway Maintenance Worker

Location: Balsam Lake

Salary: $26.99 Hourly
Location : Balsam Lake, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Highway Department
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Highway Operations Manager along with the Working Foreman, operator performs operation of motorized equipment used in the construction, repair and maintenance of County highways.

Requires a valid Wisconsin CDL license with appropriate class and endorsement, specifically Class B, with Air Brake endorsement (Minimum). Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Duties and Responsiblities

These duties represent the typical duties and responsibilities assigned to this position but may not be inclusive of all tasks performed.

• Safe and efficient operation of basic mechanical powered equipment and/or trucks as assigned in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roads
• Prepare and submit reports
• Service maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and/or signs
• Apply acceptable practices and techniques in the area of road maintenance, repair and construction
• Performs manual labor associated with highway repair and maintenance functions, as well as provide backup to other staff members during periods of absence and during peak workloads as directed by the immediate supervisor
• Flexibility/Availability due to uncontrollable weather conditions summer/winter to maintain safe and efficient roadways.
• Assist the public in a professional manner, to answer general questions, ascertain the appropriate contact within the department or county, or refer to an outside source in an efficient manner.
• Participate as a team member to improve efficiency and cooperatively solve problems
• Adhere to the Department's policy of confidentiality

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability, skills, and knowledge of the proper and safe operation of motorized equipment
• Basic experience and knowledge in the use of personnel computers and associated software

Minimum Skills Assessment Requirements: Minimal knowledge of methods and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage structures and safety devices. Working knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Control Devices.

• Must be able to successfully complete an equipment operator/driving test
• Must receive a satisfactory score on standardized test(s) to measure the following skills: reasoning, mathematical calculations and reasoning, and following oral and written instructions

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Requires a valid Wisconsin CDL license with appropriate class and endorsement, specifically Class B, with Air Brake endorsement (Minimum). Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Additional Information

Competency Requirements:

• Accountability - Assumes responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering results, setting high standards of performance for self and others
• Judgment and Decision Making - Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions.
• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Interpersonal Relations - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.
• Quality Customer Service and Community Relations - Meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Communicates/Interacts with members of the public and other key stakeholders in a way that elicits positive response, which on occasion, may include interaction either one-on-one or with several stakeholders at one time to present information and/or represent the organization's interests.
• Communications - delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others
• Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct, maintains confidentially, and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform…