JOB REQUIREMENTS: ABOUT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson County\'s Highway Department works diligently to keep our
roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of
State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Interstate Highway 94),
521 lane-miles of County Trunk Highways, and various Town Highways as
requested. The responsibilities include reconstructing and resurfacing
county and town highways, removing snow and preventing ice accumulation,
installing signs, maintaining, and repairing department equipment,
performing welding tasks for equipment, issuing permits to install
driveways on County Trunk Highways, providing emergency assistance, and
supporting other county departments in completion of special projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO With the necessary knowledge and experience, you will
be successful in this role by completing the below key tasks and
responsibilities: Operating a variety of light and heavy road
maintenance and construction equipment and tools to perform road surface
and shoulder maintenance such as: paving, shouldering, grading,
sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping. Performing shoulder to
right-of-way maintenance such as: removing debris and hazards, cutting
brush and trees, mowing roadsides, and vegetative management.
Inspecting, installing, replacing, and maintaining culverts and
drainage; cleaning out streams, lakes, and ditches; catch basins,
inlets, and other drain structures; clearing debris. Preparing safe work
sites and clearing hazards. Performing winter maintenance, snow removal,
and shop maintenance. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required with three years
related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Preferred Requirements Four years related
experience and or training. Class A CDL \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
Jefferson County\'s Highway Department works diligently to keep our
roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of
State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Interstate Highway 94),
521 lane-miles of County Trunk Highways, and various Town Highways as
requested. The responsibilities include reconstructing and resurfacing
county and town highways, removing snow and preventing ice accumulation,
installing signs, maintaining, and repairing department equipment,
performing welding tasks for equipment, issuing permits to install
driveways on County Trunk Highways, providing emergency assistance, and
supporting other county departments in completion of special projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO With the necessary knowledge and experience, you will
be successful in this role by completing the below key tasks and
responsibilities: Operating a variety of light and heavy road
maintenance and construction equipment and tools to perform road surface
and shoulder maintenance such as: paving, shouldering, grading,
sweeping, sealcoating, patching, and striping. Performing shoulder to
right-of-way maintenance such as: removing debris and hazards, cutting
brush and trees, mowing roadsides, and vegetative management.
Inspecting, installing, replacing, and maintaining culverts and
drainage; cleaning out streams, lakes, and ditches; catch basins,
inlets, and other drain structures; clearing debris. Preparing safe work
sites and clearing hazards. Performing winter maintenance, snow removal,
and shop maintenance. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required with three years
related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Preferred Requirements Four years related
experience and or training. Class A CDL \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
Job ID: 481053440
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025