Section Leader- De Soto Route
Position Title: Section Leader
Reports to: Highway Commissioner
Department: Highway
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Grade: K
Position Summary
This position performs routine highway maintenance and snow removal duties, including operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and tractors. Completes road repairs, mowing, debris removal, and other general roadway upkeep while following safety standards. Employee uses independent judgment and often works alone.
This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates dump truck with plow, wing, and sander.
Operate loader and wheel tractor for mowing.
Performs road maintenance, road patching, plows snow, picks up trash and debris along the road and roadside.
Operates and assists in the maintenance of standard highway equipment.
Erects and takes down snow fences.
Installs/replaces and repairs guard rails and signs.
Receives complaints and requests from the public in the assigned section.
Keeps records of work performed and time involved in performing the work.
Maintains availability and accessibility by phone for overtime work during snowstorms or when other road damage occurs.
Assists in repairs to highways and roads; places gravel on roadways and shoulders as needed.
Sweeps intersections and bridge decks.
Mows and clears brush from road right-of-ways; cleans culverts and ditches.
Uses various equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, picks, hammers and brooms
Consults with department personnel regarding vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled highway maintenance duties.
Related Job Functions
Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
Uses breathing apparatus, hearing, gloves, and eye protection as necessary.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and others.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
Responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver’s license and good driving record are not maintained.
Performs road patching and road maintenance.
Performs related work as required or directed.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, bend and move around for extended periods.
Ability to drive dump truck or drive the tractor-operated mower for extended periods of time.
Must be physically capable of operating various equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, picks, hammers, and brooms. Lift and carry various debris (up to 50 pounds or up to 75 pounds with assistance from co-workers) such as chunks of concrete, fall tree limbs, etc.
Ability to safely work with hazards, such as construction sites, temperature extremes, noise, fumes. Work is performed in all types of weather, including rain, snow, and extreme cold and heat; dramatic shifts in temperature, and noise, vibrations and mechanical hazards are factors
Requires near and far vision for driving vehicles, inspecting roads, and operating equipment.
Read and write instructions and records.
Ability to communicate with the public and Vernon County staff.
May involve potential for minimal exposure to blood/body fluids.
Education and Training Requirements
Graduate of an accredited high school, GED, or equivalency.
Requires 1-year previous experience grading roads, plowing snow, road construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and manual labor.
Preference for experience operating dump truck with plow, wing and sander, loader and wheel tractor for mowing and road patching and maintenance operations, and for persons with experience performing similar roadwork duties for a township or other municipality.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Wage and Benefits
$25.36- $28.01 per hour
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Group Rate Plans
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Wisconsin Retirement System
Short Term & Long-Term Disability – waived premiums.
$10,000 Life Insurance Policy – Employer Paid.
Deferred Compensation – Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide
Other Supplemental Insurances
Employee Assistance Program.
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