Highway Maintenance Worker (Public Works)

Highway Maintenance Worker (Public Works)

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Highway Maintenance Worker (Public Works)

Salary

$23.76 – $30.50 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-00129

Department

Public Works

Division

Highway

Opening Date

10/15/2024

Closing Date

10/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining safe travel conditions on assigned highways and maintaining the equipment used. This position also performs maintenance on County equipment, buildings and grounds, including parks while meeting departmental safety policies and procedures.

SCHEDULE

Division: Highway Operations

Days: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00 full-time, hourly non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Remove snow and de-ice assigned highways.

Maintain federal interstates, state highways and county roads.

Install and remove snow fencing.

Mark curbs and culverts.

Patrol for down or missing signs.

Chip seal and crack fill roads.

Patch holes in pavement.

Repair shoulders with gravel.

Clean drainage structures.

Trim trees and brush from roadsides. Mow shoulder grass and weeds.

Replace and repair county road signage and support county road marking (painting).

Remove animals and debris from roadway.

Report new driveways placed or utility work being conducted on road right-of-way.

Repair guardrails.

Operate equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, rollers and other equipment.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks and services on a broad range of equipment.

Maintain and install snowplows, snow wings and sanders.

Maintain mowing tractors and mowers.

Seasonal activities including crack filling, shouldering, culvert replacement, blow-up repair, concrete repair, black topping, brine production, flagging traffic and setting up lane closures.

Work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Work overtime as required, including on-call winter schedule from October 15th through April 15th.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

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 and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and two to three years of relevant prior experience. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages as well as ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to calculate area, circumference, volume, and /or land measures. Desired experience in operating heavy equipment such as single and tandem axle trucks, front-end loaders, dozers and motor graders.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License – Class A or B required upon hire.

Employees hired with a Class B CDL are required to obtain a Class A CDL within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License – Tanker Endorsement N required within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Good driving record for past 10 years.

Heavy equipment operators license preferred.

Must wear steel toe safety shoes. Employees in this position will receive a $75 annual stipend for the purchase of safety shoes per Walworth County Ordinance Section 15-394.

A written test may be required for applicants outside this classification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to drive a 41,100# GVW truck with manual transmission.

Ability to operate a tractor for roadside mowing and to perform other roadside maintenance, as well as maintenance on county equipment, buildings and grounds.

Knowledge of road construction and maintenance.

Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing equipment operation.

Knowledge of driver preventative maintenance of equipment (i.e. truck, tractor, end-loader, backhoe, grader).

Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and precautions necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery, icy or unstable conditions.

Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to utilize basic computer skills to document work efforts and complete timecards.

Interactions and Communications

Responds to others requests for basic and general information.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.

Tools & Equipment Used

Vacuum Cleaner Computerized Sander Controls

Telephone End Loaders

Calculator Plow Trucks

Copy Machine Computers for inventory and timecard documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Selection Process

TO INCLUDE:

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education & Experience Review

Verification of Commercial Drivers License

Oral Department Interview

Driving Test

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Exam

Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.

WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

H – Non-Represented Hourly Employees

BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012

DATE: January 1, 2019

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT: You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:

10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service

15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service

20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service

PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employees last pay date of the calendar year.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.

HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.

INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.

Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.

Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.

Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.

LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.

TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:

Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)

Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)

Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)

Health Savings Account (S223 plan)

WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a “net-check” basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).

You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.

MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the Countys representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.

Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.

01

Do you have either a high school diploma or GED?

Yes

No

02

Do you currently have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

Yes

No

03

If you do hold a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL), please indicate below the classification. (If you do not have a CDL, please enter N/A)

04

Do you currently have a Tanker endorsement (N)?

Yes

No

05

Do you have experience plowing snow with a 5 yd. dump truck?

Yes

No

06

If yes, have you plowed at high speed (over 25 mph) in high traffic areas?

Yes

No

07

Have you plowed during a snow storm?

Yes

No

08

Have you operated a snow plow that has a wing plow?

Yes

No

09

If yes, please describe your experience. Include the number of hours you have spent plowing snow. [If you have no experience with a wing plow, please put N/A below]

Required Question

Agency

Walworth County

Address

P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121

Phone

262-741-7950

Website

http://www.co.walworth.wi.us

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