Operator

Winnebago County is looking to hire 2 Highway Operator I positions who already have a CDL A (B may be considered) to work on our County Roads and Plow Snow.

WHY APPLY TODAY?

• Do you like 3 day weekends half the year?! Highway Operator I employees enjoy 4 -10 hour days (6am-4pm) from April - October and then move to 5 - 8 hour days (7am-3pm) for the winter until mid April. Must to be on call for snow plowing in winter
• Overtime, Comp Time, and Night Work Shift Premium (Base Pay $12.00) are all additional pay opportunities at Department's discretion
• Health Insurance with a free employee health clinic for enrollees, spouse, and minor dependents (on site staff include a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance NEW 2025!
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by the County)
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System-Pension (Includes a 100% employer match)
• Flex Spending Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25 days of PTO earned throughout the calendar year upon hire. PTO increases with years of service.

*Enjoy up to 7 weeks of benefit time off in your first year of hire!

**Must fill out a 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. The Highway Operator I is a safety focused position, subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures. This position must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to report for winter plowing activities.

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, on busy roadways and in all weather seasons.
• Performs daily walk around inspections and routine equipment maintenance on assigned Highway Department equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

• Required: 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Related municipal, construction, or snow removal experience preferred.

**This position is a safety sensitive position which requires quarterly random drug and alcohol testing. Will also require a background check**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.25 - $28.04 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• CDL A license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oshkosh, WI 54901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28