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Job Description
Looking for a career with great work-life balance, steady hours, and meaningful outdoor work? Join our team and help maintain the roads and infrastructure that keep Manitowoc County moving year-round. Schedule & Work-Life Balance Enjoy a seasonal schedule designed to give you more personal time: May -
October:
4-day work weeks (Monday-Thursday, 10-hour days) ? Enjoy 3-day weekends all summer long November -
April:
Flexible Monday-Friday schedule ? Off at noon every Friday Competitive Pay Pay based on experience What We're Looking For Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of experience operating one or more of the following: Track or rubber tire backhoe (digging at grade) Road grader Dozer Track or wheel skid loader What You'll Do As an Equipment Operator with the Manitowoc County Highway Department, you will: Perform road maintenance and snow removal operations Maintain highway right-of-ways Operate heavy equipment in all seasons Mow grass, trim trees and brush, repair washouts, spray weeds, and remove debris Repair potholes and cracks in road surfaces Install and repair guardrails, posts, bridges, markers, and snow fences Assist with bridge maintenance and other roadway improvements Why Join Us? Stable, year-round public sector employment Outdoor, hands-on work Team-oriented environment Excellent schedule and seasonal flexibility Opportunity to serve your local community Build a career where your work makes a visible impact every day. Apply today to join the Manitowoc County Highway Department team. A high school diploma or any combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Class A CDL is required.
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Paid Leave :
Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Short Term Disability Income Continuation Retirement :
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation Equal Opportunity Employer Manitowoc County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Dept. 920-683-4063.
NOTE:
Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.
