Highway General Laborer - Eligibility List - Portage County : Job Details

The Portage County Highway department currently has a General Laborer position opening. We are posting this as an eligibility list for a current vacancy and for future vacancies as they occur.This position works 4 days a week during the Spring and Summer months, so you can enjoy a 3 DAY WEEKEND!Starting pay: $24.00 / hrPosition Summary:This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of work of the manual nature related to the maintenance and construction of roads. Work may also extend into the operating of a variety of light and medium level equipment. Generally no supervision is given to other employees and direct supervision is received from a supervisor.Essential functions of position includes;* Perform manual road construction and maintenance tasks.* Install and remove snow fence* Replace guardrail, road patching* Cut brush, tar cracks, use hand and small power tools* Collect refuse from various roadways and other similar manual tasks.* Operate light and medium duty equipment for plowing, sanding, salting as well as for the transporting of maintenance materials.* Operate industrial tractors for roadside maintenance* Drive quad and tri axle trucks engaged in the transportation of construction and maintenance materials.Minimum Qualifications:* High School diploma or equivalent required.* Commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire. Must have a safe driving record.* Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, and push/pull up to 85 pounds.* Experience working physically demanding duties.* Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.* Must be available to be called to work seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day to handle emergency work conditions to provide safe and economic conditions.* Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations and hazards in the operation of assigned equipment.Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;* Vacation - available on day one!* Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)* Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!* Flexible spending account* Dental insurance* State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95%!* Paid holidays* Paid sick leave* Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)* Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)* EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County* 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan* 1st review of applications will begin on Friday, June 6th, 2025Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer