Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01005

Department: Public Works - Highway

Job classification: Highway Crew

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

The Highway Crew member performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and highway infrastructure. Work includes operating heavy equipment, performing snow removal, and maintaining right-of-way areas. Duties require physical endurance and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions, including emergency call-outs.

Examples of duties

Roadway and Bridge Maintenance

• Operates heavy-duty snowplow trucks, loaders, motor graders, and equipment for snow and ice removal on state, county, town roads, and urban streets.
• Performs bridge and road repair, including grinding, welding, patching, tar application, air hammer concrete removal, and concrete finishing.
• Conducts asphalt paving operations including use of paving equipment (paver, roller) and manual asphalt work.

Construction Equipment Operation

• Operates dump trucks to haul materials such as gravel, asphalt, stone, and soils.
• Uses heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, motor graders, front-end loaders, scrapers, and tractors during roadway construction and grading.

Vegetation and Debris Management

• Clears brush and trees; removes trash, debris, and rocks; cuts grass and weeds; sprays weeds and other vegetation for growth control; and cleans drainage culverts.

Traffic Control and Safety

• Sets up traffic control signage in work zones.
• Flags traffic in construction and paving zones to ensure crew and public safety.

Non-Essential Duties

• Performs routine yard and facility maintenance.
• Assists with emergency response tasks as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in truck driving, welding, or carpentry.
• At least two (2) years of experience in:
• Dump truck driving
• Construction equipment operation
• Road construction or general labor (including agricultural/farm experience)
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsements preferred but not required for hire. If not obtained prior to hire, must be obtained within 6 months (County sponsorship offered upon signing of agreement).

Supplemental information

• Working knowledge of highway grading, excavation, paving, and concrete practices.
• Familiarity with snowplowing techniques using dump trucks and/or motor graders.
• Ability to operate a wide range of heavy construction and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials (gravel, asphalt, sand, concrete).
• Ability to plow snow and work extended shifts during snow events (16+ hours).
• Basic mechanical skills for making field adjustments or minor equipment repairs.
• Proficiency in welding is a plus.
• Ability to respond to emergency call-ins promptly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift objects up to 75 lbs., with frequent carrying of 50 lbs.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, driving, and equipment operation.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and walking on uneven terrain; occasional twisting, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to use hands and feet for pushing/pulling, fine manipulation, and operating controls.
• Must tolerate exposure to:
• Weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Loud noises and vibrations
• Dust, fumes, and other environmental hazards