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Outagamie County Highway Field Worker - Casual Call in Appleton, Wisconsin
Highway Field Worker - Casual Call
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Highway Field Worker - Casual Call
Salary
$20.73 - $22.65 Hourly
Location
Appleton, WI
Job Type
Casual Call Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number
2402885
Department
Highway Field
Opening Date
03/18/2024
Description
Benefits
CORE VALUES
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Position Purpose
The Highway Field Worker is a safety-sensitive position subject to Highway Dept. drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Under general supervision, this entry level Highway Field Worker position learns and performs highway maintenance duties. Responsible for maintaining safe and efficient travel ways throughout the county by removing hazards and repairing safety appurtenances.
Key Responsibilities
Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
Performs highway maintenance duties including pot hole patching, crack filling, sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, guardrail repair, bridge maintenance, etc.
Performs various maintenance activities at the airport including: snow removal, vehicle and equipment maintenance, building maintenance, cleaning, painting, fence and gate repair, brush removal and other duties as assigned.
Assists Equipment Operators in the construction and repair of highways and related infrastructure
Removes hazards and debris from roadways
Performs support roles for winter operations such as making brine, plowing parking lots, servicing equipment, repairing signs and mailboxes, etc.
Supports construction activities by setting signs, erecting barricades, flagging traffic, assist in striping operations
Understands WIS DOT work zone field manual to correctly setup various traffic control layouts.
Erects and removes snow fence, repairs fences and barriers on right of way, landscapes roadsides, installs erosion control devices
Knowledge and ability to set up levels, lasers and utility locators.
Operates small tools such as chainsaws, string trimmers, brush cutters, power saws, jack hammers, impacts, painters, drills, etc.
Operates hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, wrenches, etc.
Operates non-Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) such as trucks, tractors, mowers, brooms, forklifts, loaders, pulls light trailers, operate tar kettles, and other small equipment as assigned
Maintains grounds adjacent to highway facilities, planting and cutting grass, laying sod, installing landscape materials, etc.
Performs minor repairs to facilities
Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required
Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project daily.
Expected to work in a variety of weather conditions
Conduct duties in a safe diligent manner at all times
Ability to communicate relevant information to team members in a respectful and constructive way
Effectively maintain equipment through inspections, greasing and lubing, servicing, making minor repairs and adjustments, and operating appropriately
Maintain a clean and safe worksite
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
Graduate from high school or G.E.D. and valid Wisconsin driver’s license
Experience running small equipment and vehicles
Required or Preferred Skills
Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
Ability to apply basic computer skills to enter time, record materials, check emails, etc.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand/walk
Sit (driving/operating equipment)
Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. floor to 3'7" (3'7" height of pickup truck bed)
Push/pull
Climbing (on/off equipment)
Stooping
Kneeling
Bending
Crawling
Reaching: high/low level
Finger movement-repetitive
Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
Both hands required
Both legs required
Ability to communicate verbally
Visual requirements for operator moving machinery/vehicles
Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.