Highway General Laborer - Eligibility List

The Portage County Highway department is posting an eligibility list for future General Laborer vacancies as they occur. These positions work 4 days a week during the Spring and Summer months, so you can enjoy a 3 DAY WEEKEND!

Pay range

$24.71 / hr Position Summary: This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of work of the manual nature related to the maintenance and construction of roads. Work may also extend into the operating of a variety of light and medium level equipment. What are the primary job duties? Road Maintenance Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks.

Perform spot road improvements which includes road patching and crack filling. Deliver materials to project sites. Roadside Maintenance Cut roadside grass and brush for proper vision and safe travel. Replace guardrails and other roadway safety features. Collect refuse from roadways. Winter Maintenance Installation and removal of snow fence and posts.

Perform snow and ice removal operations on state and county roads and pedestrian ways. Miscellaneous Duties Perform basic equipment servicing such as greasing, fluid checks and minor adjustments with oversight. Assist in flagging operations and setting up traffic control zones using signage and barricades. Complete accurate daily records.

What are the minimum qualifications? High school diploma or equivalent. Commercial driver’s license (CDL)- Class B Manual or Automatic CDL with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain Class A Manual CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of assignment in position is required. Timeframe may be extended dependent on class schedule.

Class A Manual CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements is strongly preferred. Safe driving record is required. Experience working physically demanding duties. Experience operating heavy equipment preferred. Ability to obtain the following certifications: Certified Flagger Training (within 6 months) Traffic Incident Management (within 12 months) Forklift Certified Operator (within 12 months) Chainsaw Level I(within 12 months) CPR (within 24 months) Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be available to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance and to be available for emergency work if called seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day. Ability to perform hard physical labor for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions. Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following; Vacation - available on day one!

Health insurance - your choice of two health plans

• (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan) Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year! Flexible spending account Dental insurance State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• County contribution of 7.2% Paid holidays Paid sick leave Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk) Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk) EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer