Highway Operator
Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce - Are You A Member?, Madison, WI, United States
Now Hiring: Help Keep Sheboygan County Moving
We are looking for skilled, safety-focused professionals to join our Highway Department and help shape the future of local transportation infrastructure.
Essential Duties
Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment: graders, loaders, pavers, bulldozers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and more.
Perform minor repairs and inspections on vehicles and tools.
Operate paving and crushing equipment; assist with blacktop production and application.
Plow and treat roads during snow and ice events.
Clear bridges, widen roads, install/remove snow fences, steam frozen culverts.
Maintain drainage systems and assist in storm response.
Mow grass, remove debris, repair potholes, replace culverts, and perform ditch work.
Apply crack sealing and seal coating treatments.
Participate in paving operations and blacktop maintenance.
Assist in concrete work: forming, pouring, finishing, and curing.
Maintain traffic control setups: detours, signs, flagging.
Help maintain and improve County buildings and facilities.
Support crushing operations and blacktop plant work per MSHA standards.
Operate centerline painting equipment and maintain detailed records.
Step into leadership roles (shed supervisor/foreman) as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL (Class A) & Tanker (N) Endorsement - Required.
Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, heavy equipment, and safety practices.
Comfortable working independently and making field decisions.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Outdoors in all weather conditions.
Construction sites, maintenance sheds, roadways.
Physically demanding: must lift 50-100 lbs, bend, kneel, climb, and use hand/arm strength.
Must be available for non-standard hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Schedule
Typically, 4 ten-hour days during summer and 5 eight-hour days in winter, with flexible availability for emergencies and weather-related events.
Compensation
$26.02 - $29.79 Hourly
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We are looking for skilled, safety-focused professionals to join our Highway Department and help shape the future of local transportation infrastructure.
Essential Duties
Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment: graders, loaders, pavers, bulldozers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and more.
Perform minor repairs and inspections on vehicles and tools.
Operate paving and crushing equipment; assist with blacktop production and application.
Plow and treat roads during snow and ice events.
Clear bridges, widen roads, install/remove snow fences, steam frozen culverts.
Maintain drainage systems and assist in storm response.
Mow grass, remove debris, repair potholes, replace culverts, and perform ditch work.
Apply crack sealing and seal coating treatments.
Participate in paving operations and blacktop maintenance.
Assist in concrete work: forming, pouring, finishing, and curing.
Maintain traffic control setups: detours, signs, flagging.
Help maintain and improve County buildings and facilities.
Support crushing operations and blacktop plant work per MSHA standards.
Operate centerline painting equipment and maintain detailed records.
Step into leadership roles (shed supervisor/foreman) as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL (Class A) & Tanker (N) Endorsement - Required.
Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, heavy equipment, and safety practices.
Comfortable working independently and making field decisions.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Outdoors in all weather conditions.
Construction sites, maintenance sheds, roadways.
Physically demanding: must lift 50-100 lbs, bend, kneel, climb, and use hand/arm strength.
Must be available for non-standard hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Schedule
Typically, 4 ten-hour days during summer and 5 eight-hour days in winter, with flexible availability for emergencies and weather-related events.
Compensation
$26.02 - $29.79 Hourly
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