SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute to the improvement and maintenance of our vital roadways? Waukesha County's DPW-Hwy Operations is seeking skilled and motivated Class A CDL drivers to join our dynamic team. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in ensuring safe and efficient roads, then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (link to Benefits Summary).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Training on specialized equipment and techniques.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The satisfaction of contributing to the improvement and safety of our roadways.

Work Schedule:

• Summer Hours - 0600 to 1600 (consisting of four (4) ten (10) hour days)
• Winter Hours - 0700 to 1500 (consisting of five (5), eight (8) hour days, M-F)

A Patrol Worker may be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, fires, and must have the ability to:

• perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under variable weather conditions;
• operate a variety of trucks and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of roads and rights-of-way; and,
• establish and maintain effective working and public relations with co-workers, the public, vendors and outside agencies.

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Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s), a criminal background and driver's license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of a hearing test, physical, DOT Drug Test, musculoskeletal evaluation, and TB Assessment.

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We have multiple openings.

The recruitment will remain posted until the positions are filled.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Patrol Worker click here.  

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1.    High School Diploma or GED.
2.    Work experience in maintenance and repair of roads and the operation of a variety of trucks and equipment is desirable.
3.    Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License. 
4.    Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.