Highway Operator

Oneida County is now hiring for one Highway Operator position with the Highway Department. This position will work out of the Rhinelander shop year round.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

- Repair, clear and maintain various highways, roads, right-of-ways, and roadsides, while operating various types of vehicles, equipment and hand-tools.

- Assist in flagging traffic and other manual labor tasks.

- Snow removal and storm damage cleanup.

- Perform minor repairs plus routine and preventative maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.

- Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school degree or equivalent

- Three years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work.

- C.D.L. (Commercial Driver’s License) is required. Class B license with tanker and air break endorsements is required but Class A license is preferred.

WORK HOURS: These full-time positions work Monday through Thursday from 6:00AM to 4:00PM during summer months. Winter hours vary based on snow removal needs. Overtime is paid for weekend hours worked and position may be required, as needed, to work nights and weekends for snow removal and storm cleanup.

WAGES AND HOURS: Starting 2025 hourly wage of $26.13 plus $1.50 per hour for winter maintenance pay for November through March. Excellent benefit package provided which includes affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. For more information or to receive a paper application, please call Jenni at 715-369-6153. Completed applications should be emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov or mailed to Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services, Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

Deadline to apply is Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.13 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Nights as needed
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26