Overview
Highway Worker- Shop Jobs in Kenosha, USA at Vernon Co.
Position Summary
The Vernon County Highway Department is seeking a full‑time Highway Worker – Shop. The employee will perform semi‑skilled to skilled mechanical work on vehicles, equipment, and tools; support shop duties; maintain records; handle parts; and assist with field operations. Work emphasizes safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of semi‑skilled highway repair and maintenance tasks.
- Assist with basic maintenance and cleaning of standard highway equipment.
- Use hand and power tools, including chainsaws, shovels, hammers, brooms, and picks.
- Maintain and repair department equipment, including vehicles, small engines, mowers, and chainsaws.
- Perform routine mechanical tasks such as changing oil, replacing filters, and flushing radiators.
- Sharpen mower blades and chainsaws; make replacement chains as needed.
- Keep maintenance and service records on vehicles and equipment.
- Deliver and pick up parts from vendors or shops.
- Mow, trim, weed, and perform general groundskeeping duties.
- Perform routine cleaning of work spaces and shop areas.
- Support special projects or assignments as directed by supervisors.
- Remain accessible for emergency work or overtime if needed, including during storms or road damage events.
- May be required to assist with snow plowing.
Related Job Functions
- Follow all applicable safety practices and report or correct hazards.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing, eye, and respiratory protection, as required.
- Maintain effective and professional working relationships with coworkers and the public.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as directed.
- Notify supervisors if a valid driver’s license or acceptable driving record is not maintained.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Walk outdoors for long distances or over difficult terrain in all weather conditions, sometimes carrying equipment (5–50 lbs).
- Safely work with hazards such as heavy equipment, moving vehicles, dust, gases, fumes, odors, temperature extremes, and noise.
- Operate hand tools weighing 5–30 lbs.
- Walk, stand, lift, push, pull (over 100 lbs), bend, reach, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
- Read printed materials and view computer screens.
- Communicate with the public and Vernon County staff in person and on the phone.
- Travel to locations throughout Vernon County.
- Involves minimal potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
Education and Training Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Preferred: experience in road construction, manual labor, or light/heavy equipment operation and repair.
- Preferred: vocational/technical training in equipment repair.
- Preferred: experience in road construction and manual labor.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Wage and Benefits
- $22.36 – $24.68 per hour.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Wisconsin Retirement System.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability – waived premiums.
- $10,000 life insurance policy – employer paid.
- Health insurance – low and high deductible plans with eligible FSA or HSA options.
- Dental and vision group rate plans.
- Deferred compensation – Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide.
- Other supplemental insurances: life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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Title: Highway Worker- Shop
Company: Vernon Co.
Location: Kenosha, USA
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