Highway Laborer (Summer LTE/Seasonal)

SUMMARY: 

Under general direction, aide in the maintenance of State and County Trunk Highways, ditches and right of way so as to aid in the safe flow of traffic throughout Green Lake County; to perform maintenance work as needed.

LOCATION: GREEN LAKE AND/OR MANCHESTER HIGHWAY BUILDING

SUPERVISOR: HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER AND/OR PATROL SUPERINTENDENT(S)

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: June –September, approximately 640 hours.  Actual start and end dates are somewhat flexible.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $13.00

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The percent of time spent on various jobs in the Highway Laborer (Summer-LTE/Seasonal) classification can vary from job to job and season to season and within the season based on many variables that need to be taken into consideration.  Given these elements of change, approximately:

Mowing, tree and brush control 30% of the time.
Blacktop and shoulder work, including filling potholes 20%of the time.
Flags and directs traffic when work is being conducted on roads 20% of the time.
Clears debris and picks up litter 10% of the time.
Assists in the upkeep, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment 10% of the time.
Performs other work as assigned by the Commissioner or Superintendent 10% of the time.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in road construction and maintenance projects.
Knowledge, ability and skill in the use of measuring devices, assorted small tools that could be hand or power, motorized vehicles, and lawn mowers.  Assorted personal protective equipment as required.
Ability and skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing or with hand and arm signals.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or GED equivalency desired.

EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE:  1-2 years’ experience working in road construction and maintenance preferred or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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