Seasonal Highway Department

The Polk County Highway Department is seeking a Summer Seasonal worker. 
Our Seasonal employees work up to 40 hours per week, 4-10 hours days. NO nights or weekends!! An opportunity to work outside all summer!
 
 We will continue to accept applications until positions are filled.
 
 Under the direct supervision of the work unit supervisor, seasonal laborer performs skilled operation of motorized equipment used in the construction, assist in the repair and maintenance of County roadways doing traffic control and flagging operations.  This is a combination of common physical labor and some vehicle and equipment operation. 
 

The following are examples of duties that may be performed.  Duties may vary based on operational needs of the work unit.

• Traffic control and flagging operations
• Operate mowers, trimmers, tractors and attachments, and related grounds and roadway maintenance equipment
• County roadway, or trail construction, repair and maintenance including brushing, grading, mowing and other related activities
• Minor carpentry and masonry work, as well as minor repairs to equipment as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance in other areas as directed
• Complete necessary paperwork related to work activities
• Participate as a team member to improve efficiency and cooperatively solve problems

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None
Education/Experience: Must possess a High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and the working knowledge and skills to properly and safely operate motorized equipment. Training/experience or schooling in equipment operation, maintenance or related field preferred.  Must be experiences in the operation of power grounds care equipment (mowers, trimmers, tractors and attachments) as well as knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

• Accountability – Assumes responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering results; setting high standards of performance for self and others
• Judgment and Decision Making - Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions.
• Interpersonal Relations - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.
• Customer Service and Community Relations – Meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Communicates/Interacts with members of the public and other key stakeholders in a way that elicits positive response, which on occasion, may include interaction either one-on-one or with several stakeholders at one time to present information and/or represent the organization's interests. 
• Communications – delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others
• Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Community Relations – Communicates/Interacts with members of the public in a way that elicits positive response and participation, which on occasion, may include interaction either one-on-one or with several members of the public at one time to present information, persuade, solicit input.  Some interactions may be likely to arouse hostility.
• Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Self-Management - Organizes and plans for task accomplishment in a way that maximizes efficient performance; establishes and adjusts priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned work/fulfill responsibilities.
• Emotional Maturity - Maintains a calm and task-oriented approach to work even under circumstances of conflict or hostility; maintains neutrality and effective performance even in the face of unjustified challenge or direct criticism in a public forum.
• Attention to Detail - Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

Education/Experience: Must possess a High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and the working knowledge and skills to properly and safely operate motorized equipment. Training/experience or schooling in equipment operation, maintenance or related field preferred.  Must be experiences in the operation of power grounds care equipment (mowers, trimmers, tractors and attachments) as well as knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:   Frequently sit, stand, stoup, bend and climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must: Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must work on construction sites or on grounds with uneven ground, slopes and ditches. Must be able to stand for long periods of time while flagging or performing other maintenance activities.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Eye/hand coordination, close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
   

Salary : $19