What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIGHWAY OPERATOR position at Price County, WI?
Price County is accepting applications for the position of Highway Operator within the Price County Highway Department. This is a regular, full-time position performing skilled work in road maintenance and equipment operations. Work includes a wide variety of manual and automatic equipment operation tasks involved in routine maintenance and emergency highway situations. Work is performed in accordance with established routines and procedures based upon accepted equipment operation and maintenance practices. This position has a starting hourly wage range of $24.05 to $25.40 (Grade F) plus an additional $1.50 per hour from November 1 through March 31 and full benefit package.
Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with employer match, health insurance, vacation, paid sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, 10 paid holidays, employee lifestyle enhancement perk, and annual clothing allowance. Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available.
Minimum Qualifications for this position are:
- Possess a high-school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Be 18 years of age or older and meet the necessary physical requirements
- Maintain a valid WI commercial driver’s license (CDL), class A, with N (tanker) endorsement, or ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment
- At least two years of experience in road maintenance and large equipment operations
- Recent experience in road maintenance and/or large equipment operations and/or commercial truck operations preferred
- Possess the physical ability to lift 75 lbs frequently, and occasionally, 100 lbs
- Must be willing and able to work overtime; including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed to meet department needs
- Access to a reliable, insured vehicle meeting Price County coverage standards
The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a Wisconsin Department of Justice criminal background check, a personal interview, a pre-employment physical, including a drug screening and a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug and alcohol query.
Salary : $24 - $25