Highway Operator - Casual - Sheboygan County Transportation

Build Safer Roads. Keep Communities Moving. Sheboygan County is seeking hardworking, safety-focused individuals to support seasonal and as-needed highway maintenance operations. In this role, you'll help keep county roads safe and well-maintained through snow and ice removal, roadway maintenance, equipment operation, construction support, and infrastructure repair. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and making a direct impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to join our team. As part of our highway maintenance team, you will operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment and assist with seasonal road and infrastructure projects throughout the county.

Responsibilities include:

Winter Operations Operate snowplows, graders, loaders, sanders/salters, Oshkosh trucks, and related equipment Perform snow and ice removal, bridge cleaning, and drift prevention Install, repair, and remove snow fencing Maintain drainage systems and steam frozen culverts Prepare and maintain winter maintenance equipment Summer Operations Haul materials for paving, ditching, milling, and seal coating projects Perform pothole repair, culvert replacement, shouldering, crack filling, and blacktop repair Conduct mowing, brush and tree removal, sweeping, landscaping, and roadside maintenance Assist with traffic control setup, lane closures, detours, and work zone safety Equipment & Facility Maintenance Operate and maintain heavy equipment including graders, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, and paving equipment Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools Support crusher, asphalt plant, and centerline painting operations Assist with building maintenance, repairs, and painting Team & Safety Responsibilities Follow all roadway safety standards and Department policies Inspect roadways and report maintenance concerns Read and interpret construction plans and specifications Fill in for supervisors or foremen as needed Work collaboratively across crews and operations Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, B, C, or D Ability to obtain N endorsement Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Strong commitment to workplace and roadway safety Preferred Skills & Experience Experience operating heavy equipment or construction machinery Knowledge of highway maintenance, paving, or snow removal operations Familiarity with traffic control and work zone safety Mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance experience This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments year-round, including construction sites and roadways.

Employees must be able to:

Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds Work in varying weather conditions and temperatures Stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and operate heavy equipment for extended periods Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency weather events