Highway Worker

Highway Maintenance Worker

Build More Than a CareerBuild a Community At Sheboygan County, a career is more than just a jobit's your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We're committed to being a different kind of governmentone that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. We take pride in serving a diverse and growing community, and in supporting each other every step of the way. When you join our team, you become our priority. We offer a supportive, purpose-driven workplace and a full range of benefits, including :

Generous time off 15 vacation days starting day one, plus sick leave and 10 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits Including access to our free InHealth Clinic

Additional perks Wisconsin Retirement System, employee referral program, education discounts, quarterly recognition awards, a robust wellness program, and more

Now Hiring : Help Keep Sheboygan County Moving Our Highway Department maintains over 2,170 lane miles of roadsincluding county highways, state routes, and township roads. We're looking for skilled, safety-focused professionals to join our team and help shape the future of local transportation infrastructure.

As a Highway Maintenance Worker, you'll be part of a team that keeps roads safe and functional year-round. Your work will vary by season and project, but typical duties include :

• Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment : graders, loaders, pavers, bulldozers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and more.
• Perform minor repairs and inspections on vehicles and tools.
• Operate paving and crushing equipment; assist with blacktop production and application.
• Plow and treat roads during snow and ice events.
• Clear bridges, widen roads, install / remove snow fences, steam frozen culverts.
• Maintain drainage systems and assist in storm response.
• Mow grass, remove debris, repair potholes, replace culverts, and perform ditch work.
• Apply crack sealing and seal coating treatments.
• Participate in paving operations and blacktop maintenance.
• Assist in concrete work : forming, pouring, finishing, and curing.
• Maintain traffic control setups : detours, signs, flagging.
• Help maintain and improve County buildings and facilities.
• Support crushing operations and blacktop plant work per MSHA standards.
• Operate centerline painting equipment and maintain detailed records.
• Step into leadership roles (shed supervisor / foreman) as needed.

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