What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Summer Help position at County of Marathon?
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Worker Sub-Type:
Seasonal (Seasonal)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Employees will perform varied manual labor work on highways within Marathon County. Employees usually work Monday through Thursday, typically between 40 - 50 hours per week. Work duties may extend into the fall or winter depending upon availability of seasonal employees and the needs of the department.
Summer 2025 - Anticipated season begins mid May and runs through the summer. The Highway Department hires a limited number of seasonal employees for the summer months. The positions remain open until filled.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age or older. Possession of a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards. Experience driving vehicles with manual transmissions desirable. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform varied maintenance tasks. Employee once hired will be state certified in flagger training and work zone setup.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
May perform a variety of manual work flagging traffic, setting work zone signs, etc.
May operate mowers of various sizes.
May perform routine computer data entry.
Maintains daily work logs.
May sweep shop floors and perform other custodial duties.
May perform landscaping tasks including raking, shoveling, erosion control installation and maintenance, etc.
May clean equipment using cleaning agents and other chemicals.
May assist full-time employees in road and shoulder repair and maintenance work.
Performs other related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Skill in the use of motorized mowing equipment. (Training will be provided.)
Skill in operating vehicles and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently. (Training will be provided.)
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of building and ground maintenance activities.
Ability to effectively communicate with the traveling public.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow safety rules.
Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
COMPENSATION:
$16.00 per hour - new hires
$16.50 per hour - 2nd year returning
$17.00 per hour - 3rd or more year returning
No benefits are provided for these seasonal positions.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
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