Highway Operator

Highway Operator Rhinelander Oneida County is now hiring for a Highway Operator position with the Highway Department. This position will work out of the Rhinelander shop year round.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Repair, clear and maintain various highways, roads, right-of-ways, and roadsides, while operating various types of vehicles, equipment and hand-tools. Assist in flagging traffic and other manual labor tasks. Snow removal and storm damage cleanup. Perform minor repairs plus routine and preventative maintenance of department vehicles and equipment. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High school degree or equivalent Three years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work. Must live within 25 minutes of the Rhinelander shop. D.L. (Commercial Driver's License) is required. Class B license with tanker and air break endorsements is required but Class A license is preferred.

WORK HOURS

These full-time positions work Monday through Thursday from 6:00AM to 4:00PM during summer months. Winter hours vary based on snow removal needs. Overtime is paid for weekend hours worked and position may be required, as needed, to work nights and weekends for snow removal and storm cleanup.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

Starting 2026 hourly wage of $26.79 plus $1.50 per hour for winter maintenance pay for November through March. Excellent benefit package provided which includes affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. For more information or to receive a paper application, please call Krista at 715-369-6299. Completed applications should be emailed to KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov or mailed to Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services, Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer