Highway Worker

About the Department

Are you looking for a hands-on career that makes a real impact on your community? Rusk County is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our Highway Department team. As a Highway Worker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our county’s roads, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for residents and visitors alike. This position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities ranging from roadway repairs and snow removal to operating heavy equipment and performing facility maintenance. If you take pride in physical work, enjoy working outdoors in all seasons, and are committed to public safety, we encourage you to apply and help keep Rusk County moving!

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum formal education required is high school graduation. 
2. Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and must obtain a Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferably with Tanker Endorsements, within the introductory period.
3. Vocational training in heavy equipment operations and mechanics or 2 to 3 years of experience in the same. 
4. Must be able to apply understanding of rules, regulations, and guidelines in performance of job duties. 
5. Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions. 
6. High to very high physical strength in order to perform heavy manual labor. 

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements
This job entails significant physical demands typically found in heavy industry or construction work, and with significant exposure to workplace hazards. Very frequent lifting, moving, bending, twisting,

Work Environment
Position will require use of specialized clothing or use of common personal protective equipment. Environmental conditions will frequently impact physical comfort.

EOE / ADA Statement
Rusk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rusk County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.