Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Perform skilled or semi-skilled labor in the Lafayette County Highway Department Maintain and improve sections of the county highway system Maintain and operate air hammers and other power and construction equipment Operate vehicles with 25,000 GVW and over Check and maintain culverts, ditches, bridges, signs, posts and guardrails Pave and patch road surfaces Operate and maintain heavy construction and other equipment Fill in and spread gravel on roadways and shoulders Act as crew leader Operate the bituminous paver, screed and aggregate spreader Maintain and repair buildings, fixtures, facilities and equipment Coordinate the repair of concrete and bituminous pavements Load, unload, erect and remove snow fences and posts Shovel or remove snow Plow snow and apply salt/sand Mow right of way, to cut brush, wood and weeds Perform routine maintenance and repair to highway department equipment (e.g. change oil and filter, lubricate machinery, change tires, replace mufflers, spark plugs, wires, batteries, etc.) Assist mechanics when assigned Assemble and disassemble plows, blades, cutters and other equipment Control traffic Pick up rubbish and perform building maintenance/custodial duties Perform such other duties as may be assigned Will be subject to Emergency Call-In Evening, weekend and holiday work will be required ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in highway and road maintenance activities operating a variety of heavy equipment Experience in the maintenance and repair of highway equipment desirable Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials and equipment used in highway maintenance and improvement Skill in operating a variety of heavy and other equipment Mechanical ability Ability to move up to 60 lbs. repetitively Knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance procedures Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions Ability to work well in teams of co-workers Ability to accept constructive criticism Ability to work in adverse weather/environmental conditions Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/highway-department-patrolman