Highway Operator I Job at Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Winnebago County, Wisconsin Oshkosh, WI 54901

DEPARTMENT: Highway

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Recruitment will be ongoing

Why apply today?

  • Wage increased for this position! Old minimum was $22.73 and the new minimum is now $24.26!
  • Do you like 3 day weekends in summer? Highway Operator I employees enjoy four - 10 hour days (6am-4pm) until October and then move to five - 8 hours days (7am-3pm) for the winter until mid April. Three days weekends from now until mid October are a nice way to have more work/life balance or pick up a side gig.
  • Employees enjoy the following benefits: health insurance with a free employee health clinic for enrollees (on site staff include a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach), dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (one of the best funded public pensions in the country), flex spending program, 10 paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, and more!

**Must Apply Using County Application To Be Considered**

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Performs manual labor and operates trucks and other equipment as required by the Highway Department’s operations, in order to keep roadways within the county safe and free of debris.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Safely and efficiently operates trucks and other equipment according to departmental operations and follows all safety procedures associated with the equipment.
  • Performs a variety of manual labor as needed and does so with little supervision at times.
  • Performs daily walk around inspections and routine equipment maintenance on assigned Highway Department equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Related municipal, construction, or snow removal experience preferred.
  • Current valid Wisconsin driver license, Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement, and no vehicle restriction. A Class B Commercial Drivers License may be considered, but must obtain Class A license within six months of hire.

COUNTY APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION:

A Winnebago County application MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT to be considered for this position (do not use "see attached") and can be found at https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/human-resources Mail the completed and signed application form to PO Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2808. You can also complete the application form and email it to us (see our web site listed above for email address) or drop it off in person at 112 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh, WI.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.26 - $26.95 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oshkosh, WI 54901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to obtain a CDL A license within six months of hire?

License/Certification:

  • CDL A license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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