Highway Operator 1

SAUK COUNTY • Baraboo, WI • 11h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Highway Operator. We are looking for someone who has the desire to a hold a vital role in maintaining the highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructures for optimal condition for drivers and pedestrians in Sauk County. Highway Operators are essential for preserving the integrity of transportation networks, promoting smooth traffic flow, and ultimately enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of the roadways for the benefit of the public. The purpose of the Highway Operator I is to perform a variety of maintenance duties and repair vehicles, machines and equipment for Sauk County Highway Department. Applicants with a valid CDL at time of hire start at \$25.70. Applicants who do not have a valid CDL at time of hire will begin at \$23.51 until a CDL is obtained. Essential Duties Operate road maintenance, construction and repair vehicles and equipment including trucks, rollers, water trucks, front end loaders, tractors, mowers, brush chippers, compressors, semi-tractor and trailer, shop crane, conveyor, portable traffic signals, pavement saws, chainsaw, cement mixer, compactor, loaders, jackhammer, curbing machine, weed trimmers, cutting torch and snowplow truck. Use judgement based upon public safety as to where, when, and how to remove snow and ice from roadways and apply treatments to roadways for winter maintenance activities. Operate brush cutters, asphalt kettles, weed sprayers, forklifts and various hand tools while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety. Fill cracks and potholes with paving materials. Transport heavy equipment to job sites with truck and trailer. Replace and repair road signs, guardrails and other roadway markers and ensure that all apparatus meets current traffic safety standards. Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment and trucks such as ensuring equipment is serviced with fuel, oil, coolants, lubricants, and tire pressure. Mow right-of-way and trims and remove brush while remaining conscious of traffic and crew safety. Perform or assist mechanics with minor repairs and maintenance to tools and equipment. Ensure equipment is in safe working condition. Assist with signing and traffic control and use judgment to ensure traffic work zones are set up correctly to maximize public and crew safety. Sweep bridges. Maintain daily activity log. Provide traffic control for construction, maintenance, and utility work zones. Respond to roadway emergency situations and assess how best to apply traffic control or debris removal to safely restore traffic flow and protect emergency response personnel. Pick up debris and trash. Remove roadway obstructions. Contact Sheriff\'s Department and other agencies regarding motorists in distress And other duties as assigned. Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities Janitor/Dispatch Clean offices, restrooms, and meetings rooms. Collect and dispose of waste and separate recyclable materials. Sweep floors, strip old wax and apply new. Wash windows and dust furniture and fixtures. Vacuum and shampoo rugs. Gather litter from grounds. Mow grass, trim trees and shrubs. Remove snow and ice from walkways. Perform minor repairs to plumbing fixtures. Change fluids and make minor repairs to lawn mowers. Secure doors, windows, gates and gas pumps at night. Contact personnel as required for emergency conditions outside regular hours. Receive and distribute weather reports during storm activities. Load truck drivers during emergency operations. Sign Crew Fabricate, repair and maintain road signs and work zone traffic control in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and its Wisconsin supplement. Install variety of road maintenance signs on State, County and Local roads, guardrails and other highway markers. Operate road maintenance and repair equipment including trucks, loaders, cranes, chain saws, trimmers and snowplowing equipment. Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project detours and road closures. Direct highway traffic lights during maintenance and repair projects. Fill cracks and potholes with paving materials. Operate and maintain and perform maintenance on sign manufacturing equipment. Maintain computer data base of all County road sign locations and sign related activities. Complete all necessary documentation required by the County or Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) relating to sign installation, repair, replacement or removal. Maintain sign manufacturing equipment, signs, supplies, and order new materials as needed. Install and maintain signs and barricades for highway project detours and road closures. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi

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