Summer Help – Highway

The Portage County Highway department is currently hiring Summer Help! These positions will start in May but could start earlier depending on the applicant’s availability. These are great positions, especially if you enjoy working outdoors.

Additionally, these positions work 4 days a week, so you can enjoy a 3 DAY WEEKEND!

Hourly pay without a CDL is: $18.90 / hr
Hourly pay with a CDL is: $19.85 / hr

What are the main job responsibilities?

Operate industrial tractors for roadside maintenance
Collect refuse from various roadways and other similar manual tasks
Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks.
Road patching, cut brush, tar cracks, use hand and small power tools
Perform a variety of manual labor duties
Operate light and medium level equipment
Coordinate traffic control (flagging)
Operate hand and small power tools

What are the minimum qualifications?

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license or commercial driver’s license (Class B CDL) and safe driving record (some of these positions do NOT require a CDL.)
Must be at least 18 years old.
Prior experience in a similar work environment preferred.

This position is not eligible for benefits

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

Deadline Note: